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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.06, 1,247.20 and 398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.06, 1,247.20 and 398.52 is: 598.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.06 : 1,247.20 = 398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.06/1,247.20 = 398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.06x = 1,247.20 × 398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.06x = 497,034.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,034.14/831.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.07

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