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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.71, 1,248.12 and 399.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.71, 1,248.12 and 399.90 is: 599.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.71 : 1,248.12 = 399.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.71/1,248.12 = 399.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.71x = 1,248.12 × 399.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.71x = 499,123.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,123.19/832.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.40

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