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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.04, 1,186.60 and 380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.04, 1,186.60 and 380.52 is: 570.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.04 : 1,186.60 = 380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.04/1,186.60 = 380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.04x = 1,186.60 × 380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.04x = 451,528.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,528.13/791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.80

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