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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.48, 1,217.96 and 292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.48, 1,217.96 and 292.16 is: 437.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.48 : 1,217.96 = 292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.48/1,217.96 = 292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.48x = 1,217.96 × 292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.48x = 355,839.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,839.19/812.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.97

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