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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.36, 1,186.23 and 379.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.36, 1,186.23 and 379.88 is: 569.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.36 : 1,186.23 = 379.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.36/1,186.23 = 379.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.36x = 1,186.23 × 379.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.36x = 450,625.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,625.05/791.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.43

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