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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.86, 1,218.96 and 292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.86, 1,218.96 and 292.72 is: 438.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.86 : 1,218.96 = 292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.86/1,218.96 = 292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.86x = 1,218.96 × 292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.86x = 356,813.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,813.97/812.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.96

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