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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.42, 1,250.30 and 285.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.42, 1,250.30 and 285.45 is: 428.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.42 : 1,250.30 = 285.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.42/1,250.30 = 285.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.42x = 1,250.30 × 285.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.42x = 356,901.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,901.19/833.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.24

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