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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.87, 1,185.99 and 381.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.87, 1,185.99 and 381.30 is: 571.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.87 : 1,185.99 = 381.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.87/1,185.99 = 381.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.87x = 1,185.99 × 381.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.87x = 452,217.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,217.99/791.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.08

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