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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.42, 1,245.06 and 397.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.42, 1,245.06 and 397.50 is: 595.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.42 : 1,245.06 = 397.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.42/1,245.06 = 397.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.42x = 1,245.06 × 397.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.42x = 494,911.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,911.35/831.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.26

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