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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.12, 1,291.16 and 313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.12, 1,291.16 and 313.12 is: 469.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.12 : 1,291.16 = 313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.12/1,291.16 = 313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.12x = 1,291.16 × 313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.12x = 404,288.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,288.02/861.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.49

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