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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.57, 1,248.06 and 398.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.57, 1,248.06 and 398.82 is: 598.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.57 : 1,248.06 = 398.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.57/1,248.06 = 398.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.57x = 1,248.06 × 398.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.57x = 497,751.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,751.29/831.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.57

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