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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.68, 1,251.90 and 286.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.68, 1,251.90 and 286.85 is: 430.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.68 : 1,251.90 = 286.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.68/1,251.90 = 286.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.68x = 1,251.90 × 286.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.68x = 359,101.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,101.26/834.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.23

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