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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.56, 1,248.14 and 399.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.56, 1,248.14 and 399.02 is: 598.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.56 : 1,248.14 = 399.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.56/1,248.14 = 399.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.56x = 1,248.14 × 399.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.56x = 498,027.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,027.58/831.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.91

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