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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.24, 1,246.59 and 392.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.24, 1,246.59 and 392.42 is: 588.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.24 : 1,246.59 = 392.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.24/1,246.59 = 392.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.24x = 1,246.59 × 392.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.24x = 489,189.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,189.96/831.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.51

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