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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.26, 1,251.36 and 286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.26, 1,251.36 and 286.12 is: 429.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.26 : 1,251.36 = 286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.26/1,251.36 = 286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.26x = 1,251.36 × 286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.26x = 358,039.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,039.12/834.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.17

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