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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.07, 1,186.03 and 379.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.07, 1,186.03 and 379.89 is: 569.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.07 : 1,186.03 = 379.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.07/1,186.03 = 379.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.07x = 1,186.03 × 379.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.07x = 450,554.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,554.06/791.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.55

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