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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.84, 1,292.79 and 314.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.84, 1,292.79 and 314.19 is: 471.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.84 : 1,292.79 = 314.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.84/1,292.79 = 314.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.84x = 1,292.79 × 314.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.84x = 406,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,181.69/861.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.30

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