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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.22, 1,291.86 and 313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.22, 1,291.86 and 313.54 is: 470.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.22 : 1,291.86 = 313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.22/1,291.86 = 313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.22x = 1,291.86 × 313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.22x = 405,049.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,049.78/861.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.32

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