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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.92, 1,216.38 and 290.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.92, 1,216.38 and 290.94 is: 436.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.92 : 1,216.38 = 290.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.92/1,216.38 = 290.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.92x = 1,216.38 × 290.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.92x = 353,893.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,893.60/810.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.41

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