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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.61, 1,185.64 and 381.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.61, 1,185.64 and 381.03 is: 570.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.61 : 1,185.64 = 381.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.61/1,185.64 = 381.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.61x = 1,185.64 × 381.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.61x = 451,763.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,763.46/791.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.69

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