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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.04, 1,217.76 and 292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.04, 1,217.76 and 292.02 is: 437.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.04 : 1,217.76 = 292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.04/1,217.76 = 292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.04x = 1,217.76 × 292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.04x = 355,610.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,610.28/812.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.92

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