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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.88, 1,248.06 and 399.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.88, 1,248.06 and 399.28 is: 599.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.88 : 1,248.06 = 399.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.88/1,248.06 = 399.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.88x = 1,248.06 × 399.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.88x = 498,325.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,325.40/831.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.04

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