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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.62, 1,217.81 and 291.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.62, 1,217.81 and 291.84 is: 437.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.62 : 1,217.81 = 291.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.62/1,217.81 = 291.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.62x = 1,217.81 × 291.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.62x = 355,398.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,398.12/811.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.89

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