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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.69, 1,277.34 and 389.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.69, 1,277.34 and 389.33 is: 583.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.69 : 1,277.34 = 389.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.69/1,277.34 = 389.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.69x = 1,277.34 × 389.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.69x = 497,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,300.40/851.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.90

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