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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.53, 1,218.72 and 292.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.53, 1,218.72 and 292.51 is: 438.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.53 : 1,218.72 = 292.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.53/1,218.72 = 292.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.53x = 1,218.72 × 292.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.53x = 356,489.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,489.58/812.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.74

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