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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.58, 1,251.96 and 286.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.58, 1,251.96 and 286.69 is: 430.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.58 : 1,251.96 = 286.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.58/1,251.96 = 286.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.58x = 1,251.96 × 286.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.58x = 358,922.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,922.98/834.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.06

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