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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.62, 1,218.80 and 292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.62, 1,218.80 and 292.52 is: 438.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.62 : 1,218.80 = 292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.62/1,218.80 = 292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.62x = 1,218.80 × 292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.62x = 356,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,523.38/812.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.73

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