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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.91, 1,250.89 and 286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.91, 1,250.89 and 286.08 is: 429.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.91 : 1,250.89 = 286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.91/1,250.89 = 286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.91x = 1,250.89 × 286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.91x = 357,854.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,854.61/833.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.13

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