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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.73, 1,252.25 and 286.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.73, 1,252.25 and 286.90 is: 430.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.73 : 1,252.25 = 286.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.73/1,252.25 = 286.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.73x = 1,252.25 × 286.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.73x = 359,270.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,270.53/834.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.40

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