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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.24, 1,246.48 and 399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.24, 1,246.48 and 399.72 is: 598.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.24 : 1,246.48 = 399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.24/1,246.48 = 399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.24x = 1,246.48 × 399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.24x = 498,242.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,242.99/832.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.68

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