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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.54, 1,251.74 and 286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.54, 1,251.74 and 286.66 is: 429.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.54 : 1,251.74 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.54/1,251.74 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.54x = 1,251.74 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.54x = 358,823.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,823.79/834.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.97

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