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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.88, 1,217.78 and 298.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.88, 1,217.78 and 298.76 is: 448.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.88 : 1,217.78 = 298.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.88/1,217.78 = 298.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.88x = 1,217.78 × 298.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.88x = 363,823.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,823.95/811.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.13

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