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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.90, 1,250.85 and 286.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.90, 1,250.85 and 286.07 is: 429.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.90 : 1,250.85 = 286.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.90/1,250.85 = 286.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.90x = 1,250.85 × 286.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.90x = 357,830.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,830.66/833.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.11

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