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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.21, 1,246.82 and 398.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.21, 1,246.82 and 398.07 is: 597.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.21 : 1,246.82 = 398.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.21/1,246.82 = 398.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.21x = 1,246.82 × 398.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.21x = 496,319.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,319.65/831.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.11

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