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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.46, 1,250.13 and 285.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.46, 1,250.13 and 285.42 is: 428.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.46 : 1,250.13 = 285.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.46/1,250.13 = 285.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.46x = 1,250.13 × 285.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.46x = 356,812.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,812.10/833.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.11

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