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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.11, 1,289.72 and 312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.11, 1,289.72 and 312.14 is: 468.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.11 : 1,289.72 = 312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.11/1,289.72 = 312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.11x = 1,289.72 × 312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.11x = 402,577.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,577.21/860.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.05

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