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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.92, 1,292.28 and 313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.92, 1,292.28 and 313.96 is: 470.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.92 : 1,292.28 = 313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.92/1,292.28 = 313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.92x = 1,292.28 × 313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.92x = 405,724.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,724.23/861.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.72

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