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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.74, 1,247.49 and 398.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.74, 1,247.49 and 398.58 is: 597.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.74 : 1,247.49 = 398.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.74/1,247.49 = 398.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.74x = 1,247.49 × 398.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.74x = 497,224.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,224.56/832.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.09

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