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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834, 1,250.65 and 286.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834, 1,250.65 and 286.23 is: 429.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834 : 1,250.65 = 286.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834/1,250.65 = 286.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834x = 1,250.65 × 286.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834x = 357,973.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,973.55/834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.22

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