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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.07, 1,218.02 and 292.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.07, 1,218.02 and 292.05 is: 438.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.07 : 1,218.02 = 292.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.07/1,218.02 = 292.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.07x = 1,218.02 × 292.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.07x = 355,721.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,721.28/812.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.04

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