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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.32, 1,247.09 and 398.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.32, 1,247.09 and 398.46 is: 597.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.32 : 1,247.09 = 398.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.32/1,247.09 = 398.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.32x = 1,247.09 × 398.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.32x = 496,913.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,913.49/831.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.74

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