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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.98, 1,186.85 and 380.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.98, 1,186.85 and 380.50 is: 570.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.98 : 1,186.85 = 380.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.98/1,186.85 = 380.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.98x = 1,186.85 × 380.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.98x = 451,594.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,594.41/791.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.21

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