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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.40, 1,217.20 and 291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.40, 1,217.20 and 291.32 is: 437.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.40 : 1,217.20 = 291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.40/1,217.20 = 291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.40x = 1,217.20 × 291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.40x = 354,594.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,594.70/811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.02

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