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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.98, 1,251.07 and 286.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.98, 1,251.07 and 286.26 is: 429.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.98 : 1,251.07 = 286.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.98/1,251.07 = 286.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.98x = 1,251.07 × 286.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.98x = 358,131.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,131.30/833.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.42

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