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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.14, 1,187.70 and 380.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.14, 1,187.70 and 380.45 is: 570.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.14 : 1,187.70 = 380.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.14/1,187.70 = 380.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.14x = 1,187.70 × 380.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.14x = 451,862.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,862.01/792.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.44

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