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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.17, 1,250.90 and 286.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.17, 1,250.90 and 286.41 is: 429.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.17 : 1,250.90 = 286.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.17/1,250.90 = 286.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.17x = 1,250.90 × 286.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.17x = 358,270.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,270.27/834.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.49

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