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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.20, 1,292.48 and 313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.20, 1,292.48 and 313.54 is: 470.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.20 : 1,292.48 = 313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.20/1,292.48 = 313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.20x = 1,292.48 × 313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.20x = 405,241.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,241.73/861.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.56

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