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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.83, 1,249.65 and 399.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.83, 1,249.65 and 399.75 is: 599.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.83 : 1,249.65 = 399.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.83/1,249.65 = 399.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.83x = 1,249.65 × 399.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.83x = 499,547.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,547.59/832.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.82

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