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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.93, 1,292.87 and 314.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.93, 1,292.87 and 314.12 is: 471.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.93 : 1,292.87 = 314.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.93/1,292.87 = 314.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.93x = 1,292.87 × 314.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.93x = 406,116.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,116.32/861.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.17

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