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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.63, 1,246.23 and 399.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.63, 1,246.23 and 399.09 is: 598.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.63 : 1,246.23 = 399.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.63/1,246.23 = 399.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.63x = 1,246.23 × 399.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.63x = 497,357.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,357.93/831.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.05

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