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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.79, 1,251.31 and 286.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.79, 1,251.31 and 286.67 is: 429.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.79 : 1,251.31 = 286.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.79/1,251.31 = 286.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.79x = 1,251.31 × 286.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.79x = 358,706.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,706.78/834.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.70

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