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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.53, 1,251.45 and 286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.53, 1,251.45 and 286.56 is: 429.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.53 : 1,251.45 = 286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.53/1,251.45 = 286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.53x = 1,251.45 × 286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.53x = 358,615.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,615.51/834.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.72

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