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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.83, 1,250.97 and 286.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.83, 1,250.97 and 286.06 is: 429.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.83 : 1,250.97 = 286.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.83/1,250.97 = 286.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.83x = 1,250.97 × 286.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.83x = 357,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,852.48/833.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.17

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