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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.93, 1,293.09 and 314.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.93, 1,293.09 and 314.13 is: 471.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.93 : 1,293.09 = 314.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.93/1,293.09 = 314.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.93x = 1,293.09 × 314.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.93x = 406,198.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,198.36/861.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.27

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