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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.13, 1,251.17 and 286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.13, 1,251.17 and 286.30 is: 429.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.13 : 1,251.17 = 286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.13/1,251.17 = 286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.13x = 1,251.17 × 286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.13x = 358,205.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,205.41/834.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.44

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