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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.04, 1,216.76 and 291.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.04, 1,216.76 and 291.14 is: 436.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.04 : 1,216.76 = 291.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.04/1,216.76 = 291.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.04x = 1,216.76 × 291.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.04x = 354,247.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,247.51/811.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.78

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