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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.87, 1,218.18 and 292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.87, 1,218.18 and 292.08 is: 438.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.87 : 1,218.18 = 292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.87/1,218.18 = 292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.87x = 1,218.18 × 292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.87x = 355,806.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,806.01/811.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.25

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