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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.13, 1,278.06 and 389.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.13, 1,278.06 and 389.62 is: 584.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.13 : 1,278.06 = 389.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.13/1,278.06 = 389.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.13x = 1,278.06 × 389.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.13x = 497,957.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,957.74/852.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.37

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