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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.99, 1,219.97 and 292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.99, 1,219.97 and 292.94 is: 439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.99 : 1,219.97 = 292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.99/1,219.97 = 292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.99x = 1,219.97 × 292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.99x = 357,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,379.60/812.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.59

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