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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.92, 1,293.05 and 314.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.92, 1,293.05 and 314.11 is: 471.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.92 : 1,293.05 = 314.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.92/1,293.05 = 314.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.92x = 1,293.05 × 314.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.92x = 406,157.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,157.49/861.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.22

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