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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.67, 1,187.82 and 381.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.67, 1,187.82 and 381.09 is: 571.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.67 : 1,187.82 = 381.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.67/1,187.82 = 381.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.67x = 1,187.82 × 381.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.67x = 452,666.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,666.32/791.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.79

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