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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.99, 1,276.87 and 383.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.99, 1,276.87 and 383.11 is: 574.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.99 : 1,276.87 = 383.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.99/1,276.87 = 383.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.99x = 1,276.87 × 383.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.99x = 489,181.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,181.67/851.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.16

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