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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.96, 1,250.10 and 285.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.96, 1,250.10 and 285.77 is: 428.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.96 : 1,250.10 = 285.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.96/1,250.10 = 285.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.96x = 1,250.10 × 285.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.96x = 357,241.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,241.08/833.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.37

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