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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.00, 1,247.83 and 393.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.00, 1,247.83 and 393.06 is: 589.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.00 : 1,247.83 = 393.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.00/1,247.83 = 393.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.00x = 1,247.83 × 393.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.00x = 490,471.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,471.08/832.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.51

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