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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832, 1,248.36 and 399.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832, 1,248.36 and 399.16 is: 598.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832 : 1,248.36 = 399.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832/1,248.36 = 399.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832x = 1,248.36 × 399.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832x = 498,295.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,295.38/832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.91

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