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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.52, 1,294.13 and 314.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.52, 1,294.13 and 314.75 is: 472.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.52 : 1,294.13 = 314.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.52/1,294.13 = 314.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.52x = 1,294.13 × 314.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.52x = 407,327.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,327.42/862.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.25

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