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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.70, 1,217.18 and 291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.70, 1,217.18 and 291.50 is: 437.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.70 : 1,217.18 = 291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.70/1,217.18 = 291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.70x = 1,217.18 × 291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.70x = 354,807.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,807.97/811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.12

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