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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.62, 1,248.93 and 393.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.62, 1,248.93 and 393.74 is: 590.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.62 : 1,248.93 = 393.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.62/1,248.93 = 393.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.62x = 1,248.93 × 393.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.62x = 491,747.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,747.45/832.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.60

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