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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.62, 1,217.31 and 291.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.62, 1,217.31 and 291.53 is: 437.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.62 : 1,217.31 = 291.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.62/1,217.31 = 291.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.62x = 1,217.31 × 291.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.62x = 354,882.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,882.38/811.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.25

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