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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.88, 1,217.29 and 291.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.88, 1,217.29 and 291.62 is: 437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.88 : 1,217.29 = 291.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.88/1,217.29 = 291.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.88x = 1,217.29 × 291.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.88x = 354,984.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,984.65/811.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.24

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