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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.89, 1,250.83 and 286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.89, 1,250.83 and 286.08 is: 429.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.89 : 1,250.83 = 286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.89/1,250.83 = 286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.89x = 1,250.83 × 286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.89x = 357,837.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,837.45/833.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.12

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