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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.59, 1,249.53 and 285.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.59, 1,249.53 and 285.63 is: 428.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.59 : 1,249.53 = 285.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.59/1,249.53 = 285.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.59x = 1,249.53 × 285.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.59x = 356,897.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,897.50/833.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.14

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