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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.91, 1,188.41 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.91, 1,188.41 and 381.24 is: 572.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.91 : 1,188.41 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.91/1,188.41 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.91x = 1,188.41 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.91x = 453,067.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,067.52/791.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.12

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