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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.83, 1,252.33 and 286.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.83, 1,252.33 and 286.94 is: 430.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.83 : 1,252.33 = 286.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.83/1,252.33 = 286.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.83x = 1,252.33 × 286.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.83x = 359,345.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,345.98/834.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.44

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