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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.98, 1,246.61 and 398.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.98, 1,246.61 and 398.13 is: 597.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.98 : 1,246.61 = 398.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.98/1,246.61 = 398.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.98x = 1,246.61 × 398.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.98x = 496,312.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,312.84/830.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.26

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