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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.06, 1,246.86 and 398.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.06, 1,246.86 and 398.25 is: 597.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.06 : 1,246.86 = 398.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.06/1,246.86 = 398.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.06x = 1,246.86 × 398.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.06x = 496,562.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,562.00/831.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.50

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