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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.92, 1,248.12 and 399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.92, 1,248.12 and 399.08 is: 598.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.92 : 1,248.12 = 399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.92/1,248.12 = 399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.92x = 1,248.12 × 399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.92x = 498,099.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,099.73/831.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.74

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