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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.93, 1,249.52 and 285.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.93, 1,249.52 and 285.81 is: 428.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.93 : 1,249.52 = 285.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.93/1,249.52 = 285.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.93x = 1,249.52 × 285.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.93x = 357,125.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,125.31/833.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.24

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