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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.92, 1,216.06 and 290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.92, 1,216.06 and 290.88 is: 436.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.92 : 1,216.06 = 290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.92/1,216.06 = 290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.92x = 1,216.06 × 290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.92x = 353,727.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,727.53/810.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.21

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