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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.76, 1,294.14 and 314.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.76, 1,294.14 and 314.93 is: 472.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.76 : 1,294.14 = 314.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.76/1,294.14 = 314.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.76x = 1,294.14 × 314.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.76x = 407,563.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,563.51/862.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.40

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