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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.12, 1,248.19 and 393.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.12, 1,248.19 and 393.23 is: 589.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.12 : 1,248.19 = 393.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.12/1,248.19 = 393.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.12x = 1,248.19 × 393.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.12x = 490,825.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,825.75/832.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.85

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