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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.09, 1,186.88 and 380.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.09, 1,186.88 and 380.25 is: 570.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.09 : 1,186.88 = 380.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.09/1,186.88 = 380.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.09x = 1,186.88 × 380.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.09x = 451,315.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,315.04/791.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.50

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