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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.85, 1,276.74 and 389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.85, 1,276.74 and 389 is: 583.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.85 : 1,276.74 = 389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.85/1,276.74 = 389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.85x = 1,276.74 × 389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.85x = 496,651.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,651.86/851.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.03

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