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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.99, 1,249.21 and 394.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.99, 1,249.21 and 394.18 is: 591.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.99 : 1,249.21 = 394.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.99/1,249.21 = 394.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.99x = 1,249.21 × 394.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.99x = 492,413.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,413.60/832.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.14

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