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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.72, 1,251.72 and 286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.72, 1,251.72 and 286.68 is: 429.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.72 : 1,251.72 = 286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.72/1,251.72 = 286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.72x = 1,251.72 × 286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.72x = 358,843.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,843.09/834.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.90

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