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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.76, 1,186.68 and 380.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.76, 1,186.68 and 380.18 is: 570.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.76 : 1,186.68 = 380.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.76/1,186.68 = 380.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.76x = 1,186.68 × 380.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.76x = 451,152.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,152.00/790.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.53

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