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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.46, 1,187.91 and 380.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.46, 1,187.91 and 380.43 is: 570.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.46 : 1,187.91 = 380.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.46/1,187.91 = 380.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.46x = 1,187.91 × 380.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.46x = 451,916.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,916.60/791.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.99

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