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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.74, 1,188.38 and 381.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.74, 1,188.38 and 381.16 is: 572.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.74 : 1,188.38 = 381.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.74/1,188.38 = 381.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.74x = 1,188.38 × 381.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.74x = 452,961.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,961.02/791.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.11

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