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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.60, 1,187.78 and 381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.60, 1,187.78 and 381.08 is: 571.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.60 : 1,187.78 = 381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.60/1,187.78 = 381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.60x = 1,187.78 × 381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.60x = 452,634.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,634.22/791.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.80

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