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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.14, 1,276.26 and 388.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.14, 1,276.26 and 388.63 is: 582.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.14 : 1,276.26 = 388.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.14/1,276.26 = 388.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.14x = 1,276.26 × 388.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.14x = 495,993.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,993.06/851.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.74

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