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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.78, 1,293.07 and 314.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.78, 1,293.07 and 314.02 is: 471.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.78 : 1,293.07 = 314.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.78/1,293.07 = 314.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.78x = 1,293.07 × 314.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.78x = 406,049.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,049.84/861.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.18

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