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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.10, 1,216.80 and 291.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.10, 1,216.80 and 291.12 is: 436.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.10 : 1,216.80 = 291.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.10/1,216.80 = 291.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.10x = 1,216.80 × 291.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.10x = 354,234.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,234.82/811.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.73

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