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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.75, 1,291.26 and 312.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.75, 1,291.26 and 312.83 is: 469.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.75 : 1,291.26 = 312.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.75/1,291.26 = 312.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.75x = 1,291.26 × 312.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.75x = 403,944.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,944.87/860.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.29

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