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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.93, 1,294.59 and 315.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.93, 1,294.59 and 315.13 is: 472.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.93 : 1,294.59 = 315.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.93/1,294.59 = 315.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.93x = 1,294.59 × 315.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.93x = 407,964.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,964.15/862.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.77

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