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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.11, 1,187.31 and 380.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.11, 1,187.31 and 380.67 is: 570.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.11 : 1,187.31 = 380.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.11/1,187.31 = 380.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.11x = 1,187.31 × 380.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.11x = 451,973.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,973.30/792.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.60

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