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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.77, 1,250.78 and 286.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.77, 1,250.78 and 286.65 is: 429.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.77 : 1,250.78 = 286.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.77/1,250.78 = 286.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.77x = 1,250.78 × 286.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.77x = 358,535.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,535.73/834.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.50

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