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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.71, 1,292.22 and 313.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.71, 1,292.22 and 313.59 is: 470.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.71 : 1,292.22 = 313.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.71/1,292.22 = 313.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.71x = 1,292.22 × 313.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.71x = 405,227.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,227.27/861.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.26

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