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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.12, 1,247.40 and 398.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.12, 1,247.40 and 398.58 is: 598.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.12 : 1,247.40 = 398.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.12/1,247.40 = 398.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.12x = 1,247.40 × 398.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.12x = 497,188.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,188.69/831.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.22

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