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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.93, 1,249.40 and 400.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.93, 1,249.40 and 400.39 is: 600.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.93 : 1,249.40 = 400.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.93/1,249.40 = 400.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.93x = 1,249.40 × 400.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.93x = 500,245.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,245.14/832.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.59

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