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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.03, 1,186.04 and 380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.03, 1,186.04 and 380.16 is: 570.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.03 : 1,186.04 = 380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.03/1,186.04 = 380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.03x = 1,186.04 × 380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.03x = 450,885.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,885.92/791.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.00

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