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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.88, 1,251.03 and 286.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.88, 1,251.03 and 286.06 is: 429.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.88 : 1,251.03 = 286.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.88/1,251.03 = 286.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.88x = 1,251.03 × 286.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.88x = 357,869.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,869.64/833.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.16

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