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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.72, 1,250.35 and 285.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.72, 1,250.35 and 285.89 is: 428.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.72 : 1,250.35 = 285.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.72/1,250.35 = 285.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.72x = 1,250.35 × 285.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.72x = 357,462.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,462.56/833.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.76

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