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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.28, 1,250.94 and 286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.28, 1,250.94 and 286 is: 428.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.28 : 1,250.94 = 286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.28/1,250.94 = 286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.28x = 1,250.94 × 286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.28x = 357,768.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,768.84/834.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.84

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