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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.57, 1,251.62 and 286.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.57, 1,251.62 and 286.57 is: 429.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.57 : 1,251.62 = 286.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.57/1,251.62 = 286.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.57x = 1,251.62 × 286.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.57x = 358,674.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,674.33/834.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.77

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