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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.74, 1,291.11 and 312.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.74, 1,291.11 and 312.88 is: 469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.74 : 1,291.11 = 312.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.74/1,291.11 = 312.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.74x = 1,291.11 × 312.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.74x = 403,962.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,962.50/860.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.32

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