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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.04, 1,215.84 and 290.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.04, 1,215.84 and 290.80 is: 435.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.04 : 1,215.84 = 290.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.04/1,215.84 = 290.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.04x = 1,215.84 × 290.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.04x = 353,566.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,566.27/811.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.94

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