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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.25, 1,276.74 and 389.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.25, 1,276.74 and 389.01 is: 583.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.25 : 1,276.74 = 389.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.25/1,276.74 = 389.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.25x = 1,276.74 × 389.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.25x = 496,664.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,664.63/851.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.45

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