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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.78, 1,218.43 and 292.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.78, 1,218.43 and 292.66 is: 438.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.78 : 1,218.43 = 292.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.78/1,218.43 = 292.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.78x = 1,218.43 × 292.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.78x = 356,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,583.04/812.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.72

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