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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.75, 1,217.49 and 291.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.75, 1,217.49 and 291.73 is: 437.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.75 : 1,217.49 = 291.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.75/1,217.49 = 291.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.75x = 1,217.49 × 291.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.75x = 355,178.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,178.36/811.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.55

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