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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.73, 1,249.34 and 394.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.73, 1,249.34 and 394.31 is: 591.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.73 : 1,249.34 = 394.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.73/1,249.34 = 394.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.73x = 1,249.34 × 394.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.73x = 492,627.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,627.26/832.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.58

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