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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.90, 1,187.97 and 380.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.90, 1,187.97 and 380.96 is: 571.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.90 : 1,187.97 = 380.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.90/1,187.97 = 380.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.90x = 1,187.97 × 380.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.90x = 452,569.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,569.05/791.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.50

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