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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.33, 1,251.51 and 286.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.33, 1,251.51 and 286.50 is: 429.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.33 : 1,251.51 = 286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.33/1,251.51 = 286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.33x = 1,251.51 × 286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.33x = 358,557.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,557.62/834.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.76

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