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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.92, 1,289.86 and 312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.92, 1,289.86 and 312.76 is: 468.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.92 : 1,289.86 = 312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.92/1,289.86 = 312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.92x = 1,289.86 × 312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.92x = 403,416.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,416.61/860.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.59

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