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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.55, 1,251.83 and 286.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.55, 1,251.83 and 286.79 is: 430.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.55 : 1,251.83 = 286.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.55/1,251.83 = 286.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.55x = 1,251.83 × 286.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.55x = 359,004.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,004.63/834.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.18

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