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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.24, 1,245.24 and 398.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.24, 1,245.24 and 398.70 is: 597.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.24 : 1,245.24 = 398.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.24/1,245.24 = 398.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.24x = 1,245.24 × 398.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.24x = 496,477.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,477.19/831.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.27

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