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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.76, 1,289.68 and 312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.76, 1,289.68 and 312.14 is: 468.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.76 : 1,289.68 = 312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.76/1,289.68 = 312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.76x = 1,289.68 × 312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.76x = 402,560.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,560.72/859.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.22

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