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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.69, 1,217.74 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.69, 1,217.74 and 291.74 is: 437.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.69 : 1,217.74 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.69/1,217.74 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.69x = 1,217.74 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.69x = 355,263.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,263.47/811.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.68

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