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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.06, 1,247.01 and 398.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.06, 1,247.01 and 398.58 is: 598.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.06 : 1,247.01 = 398.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.06/1,247.01 = 398.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.06x = 1,247.01 × 398.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.06x = 497,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,033.25/831.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.07

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