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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.73, 1,291.78 and 313.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.73, 1,291.78 and 313.07 is: 469.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.73 : 1,291.78 = 313.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.73/1,291.78 = 313.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.73x = 1,291.78 × 313.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.73x = 404,417.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,417.56/860.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.85

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