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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.39, 1,250.73 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.39, 1,250.73 and 286.20 is: 429.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.39 : 1,250.73 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.39/1,250.73 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.39x = 1,250.73 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.39x = 357,958.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,958.93/834.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.01

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