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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.98, 1,186.18 and 381.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.98, 1,186.18 and 381.42 is: 571.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.98 : 1,186.18 = 381.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.98/1,186.18 = 381.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.98x = 1,186.18 × 381.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.98x = 452,432.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,432.78/791.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.27

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