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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.09, 1,276.95 and 388.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.09, 1,276.95 and 388.71 is: 582.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.09 : 1,276.95 = 388.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.09/1,276.95 = 388.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.09x = 1,276.95 × 388.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.09x = 496,363.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,363.23/852.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.52

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