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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.22, 1,216.92 and 291.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.22, 1,216.92 and 291.15 is: 436.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.22 : 1,216.92 = 291.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.22/1,216.92 = 291.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.22x = 1,216.92 × 291.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.22x = 354,301.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,301.47/811.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.75

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