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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.88, 1,247.10 and 398.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.88, 1,247.10 and 398.74 is: 597.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.88 : 1,247.10 = 398.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.88/1,247.10 = 398.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.88x = 1,247.10 × 398.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.88x = 497,268.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,268.65/831.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.76

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