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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.89, 1,292.85 and 314.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.89, 1,292.85 and 314.15 is: 471.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.89 : 1,292.85 = 314.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.89/1,292.85 = 314.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.89x = 1,292.85 × 314.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.89x = 406,142.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,142.36/861.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.23

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