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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.47, 1,250.41 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.47, 1,250.41 and 285.66 is: 428.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.47 : 1,250.41 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.47/1,250.41 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.47x = 1,250.41 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.47x = 357,187.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,187.37/833.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.55

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