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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.60, 1,246.59 and 398.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.60, 1,246.59 and 398.25 is: 596.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.60 : 1,246.59 = 398.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.60/1,246.59 = 398.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.60x = 1,246.59 × 398.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.60x = 496,454.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,454.47/831.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.99

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