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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.18, 1,186.44 and 380.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.18, 1,186.44 and 380.22 is: 570.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.18 : 1,186.44 = 380.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.18/1,186.44 = 380.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.18x = 1,186.44 × 380.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.18x = 451,108.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,108.22/791.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.17

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