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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.42, 1,251.69 and 286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.42, 1,251.69 and 286.62 is: 429.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.42 : 1,251.69 = 286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.42/1,251.69 = 286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.42x = 1,251.69 × 286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.42x = 358,759.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,759.39/834.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.95

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