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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.93, 1,293.24 and 314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.93, 1,293.24 and 314.16 is: 471.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.93 : 1,293.24 = 314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.93/1,293.24 = 314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.93x = 1,293.24 × 314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.93x = 406,284.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,284.28/861.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.37

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