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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.96, 1,289.94 and 312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.96, 1,289.94 and 312.14 is: 468.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.96 : 1,289.94 = 312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.96/1,289.94 = 312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.96x = 1,289.94 × 312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.96x = 402,641.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,641.18/859.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.21

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