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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.39, 1,187.57 and 380.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.39, 1,187.57 and 380.94 is: 571.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.39 : 1,187.57 = 380.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.39/1,187.57 = 380.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.39x = 1,187.57 × 380.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.39x = 452,398.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,398.32/791.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.65

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