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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.44, 1,250.14 and 286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.44, 1,250.14 and 286 is: 428.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.44 : 1,250.14 = 286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.44/1,250.14 = 286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.44x = 1,250.14 × 286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.44x = 357,540.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,540.04/833.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.99

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