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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.75, 1,292.62 and 313.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.75, 1,292.62 and 313.97 is: 470.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.75 : 1,292.62 = 313.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.75/1,292.62 = 313.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.75x = 1,292.62 × 313.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.75x = 405,846.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,846.61/861.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.96

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