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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.65, 1,217.71 and 291.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.65, 1,217.71 and 291.68 is: 437.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.65 : 1,217.71 = 291.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.65/1,217.71 = 291.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.65x = 1,217.71 × 291.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.65x = 355,175.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,175.56/811.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.60

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