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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.32, 1,217.71 and 292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.32, 1,217.71 and 292.20 is: 438.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.32 : 1,217.71 = 292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.32/1,217.71 = 292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.32x = 1,217.71 × 292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.32x = 355,814.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,814.86/812.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.02

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