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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.73, 1,246.78 and 398.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.73, 1,246.78 and 398.65 is: 597.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.73 : 1,246.78 = 398.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.73/1,246.78 = 398.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.73x = 1,246.78 × 398.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.73x = 497,020.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,020.62/831.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.58

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