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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.93, 1,219.07 and 292.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.93, 1,219.07 and 292.77 is: 439.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.93 : 1,219.07 = 292.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.93/1,219.07 = 292.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.93x = 1,219.07 × 292.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.93x = 356,905.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,905.66/812.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.04

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