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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.07, 1,292.16 and 313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.07, 1,292.16 and 313.20 is: 470.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.07 : 1,292.16 = 313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.07/1,292.16 = 313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.07x = 1,292.16 × 313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.07x = 404,702.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,702.95/861.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.00

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