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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.12, 1,251.35 and 286.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.12, 1,251.35 and 286.31 is: 429.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.12 : 1,251.35 = 286.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.12/1,251.35 = 286.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.12x = 1,251.35 × 286.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.12x = 358,273.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,273.27/834.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.52

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