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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.12, 1,251.78 and 286.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.12, 1,251.78 and 286.84 is: 429.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.12 : 1,251.78 = 286.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.12/1,251.78 = 286.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.12x = 1,251.78 × 286.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.12x = 359,060.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,060.58/835.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.95

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