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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.34, 1,247.28 and 398.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.34, 1,247.28 and 398.26 is: 597.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.34 : 1,247.28 = 398.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.34/1,247.28 = 398.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.34x = 1,247.28 × 398.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.34x = 496,741.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,741.73/831.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.52

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