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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.99, 1,292.94 and 314.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.99, 1,292.94 and 314.12 is: 471.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.99 : 1,292.94 = 314.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.99/1,292.94 = 314.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.99x = 1,292.94 × 314.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.99x = 406,131.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,131.85/861.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.16

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