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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.16, 1,248.33 and 393.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.16, 1,248.33 and 393.39 is: 590.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.16 : 1,248.33 = 393.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.16/1,248.33 = 393.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.16x = 1,248.33 × 393.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.16x = 491,080.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,080.54/832.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.13

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