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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.94, 1,276.80 and 389.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.94, 1,276.80 and 389.04 is: 583.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.94 : 1,276.80 = 389.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.94/1,276.80 = 389.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.94x = 1,276.80 × 389.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.94x = 496,726.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,726.27/851.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.05

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