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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.12, 1,289.67 and 312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.12, 1,289.67 and 312.12 is: 467.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.12 : 1,289.67 = 312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.12/1,289.67 = 312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.12x = 1,289.67 × 312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.12x = 402,531.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,531.80/860.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.99

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