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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.79, 1,247.19 and 393.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.79, 1,247.19 and 393.15 is: 589.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.79 : 1,247.19 = 393.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.79/1,247.19 = 393.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.79x = 1,247.19 × 393.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.79x = 490,332.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,332.75/831.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.49

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