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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.31, 1,247.52 and 398.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.31, 1,247.52 and 398.50 is: 598.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.31 : 1,247.52 = 398.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.31/1,247.52 = 398.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.31x = 1,247.52 × 398.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.31x = 497,136.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,136.72/831.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.02

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