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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.07, 1,217.96 and 291.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.07, 1,217.96 and 291.97 is: 437.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.07 : 1,217.96 = 291.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.07/1,217.96 = 291.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.07x = 1,217.96 × 291.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.07x = 355,608.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,608.94/812.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.90

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