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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.12, 1,187.94 and 381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.12, 1,187.94 and 381.36 is: 571.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.12 : 1,187.94 = 381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.12/1,187.94 = 381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.12x = 1,187.94 × 381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.12x = 453,032.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,032.80/792.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.92

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