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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.10, 1,277.98 and 389.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.10, 1,277.98 and 389.77 is: 584.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.10 : 1,277.98 = 389.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.10/1,277.98 = 389.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.10x = 1,277.98 × 389.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.10x = 498,118.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,118.26/852.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.58

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