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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.79, 1,250.72 and 286.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.79, 1,250.72 and 286.03 is: 429.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.79 : 1,250.72 = 286.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.79/1,250.72 = 286.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.79x = 1,250.72 × 286.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.79x = 357,743.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,743.44/833.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.06

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