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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.79, 1,252.18 and 286.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.79, 1,252.18 and 286.97 is: 430.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.79 : 1,252.18 = 286.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.79/1,252.18 = 286.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.79x = 1,252.18 × 286.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.79x = 359,338.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,338.09/834.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.45

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