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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.94, 1,218.06 and 291.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.94, 1,218.06 and 291.78 is: 437.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.94 : 1,218.06 = 291.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.94/1,218.06 = 291.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.94x = 1,218.06 × 291.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.94x = 355,405.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,405.55/811.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.73

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