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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.16, 1,216.75 and 291.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.16, 1,216.75 and 291.19 is: 436.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.16 : 1,216.75 = 291.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.16/1,216.75 = 291.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.16x = 1,216.75 × 291.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.16x = 354,305.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,305.43/811.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.79

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