Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.80, 1,250.72 and 286
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 833.80, 1,250.72 and 286 is: 429.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
833.80 : 1,250.72 = 286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
833.80/1,250.72 = 286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
833.80x = 1,250.72 × 286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
833.80x = 357,705.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,705.92/833.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429.01
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