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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.72, 1,248.03 and 393.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.72, 1,248.03 and 393.97 is: 590.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.72 : 1,248.03 = 393.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.72/1,248.03 = 393.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.72x = 1,248.03 × 393.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.72x = 491,683.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,683.26/832.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.46

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