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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.37, 1,187.31 and 380.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.37, 1,187.31 and 380.45 is: 570.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.37 : 1,187.31 = 380.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.37/1,187.31 = 380.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.37x = 1,187.31 × 380.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.37x = 451,717.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,717.59/791.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.80

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