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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.91, 1,293.57 and 314.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.91, 1,293.57 and 314.50 is: 472.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.91 : 1,293.57 = 314.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.91/1,293.57 = 314.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.91x = 1,293.57 × 314.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.91x = 406,827.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,827.77/861.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.01

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