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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.56, 1,251.58 and 286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.56, 1,251.58 and 286.62 is: 429.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.56 : 1,251.58 = 286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.56/1,251.58 = 286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.56x = 1,251.58 × 286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.56x = 358,727.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,727.86/834.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.84

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