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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.62, 1,250.55 and 286.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.62, 1,250.55 and 286.50 is: 429.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.62 : 1,250.55 = 286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.62/1,250.55 = 286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.62x = 1,250.55 × 286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.62x = 358,282.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,282.58/834.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.28

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