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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.69, 1,249.17 and 399.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.69, 1,249.17 and 399.79 is: 599.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.69 : 1,249.17 = 399.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.69/1,249.17 = 399.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.69x = 1,249.17 × 399.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.69x = 499,405.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,405.67/832.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.75

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