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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.14, 1,188.14 and 381.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.14, 1,188.14 and 381.02 is: 571.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.14 : 1,188.14 = 381.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.14/1,188.14 = 381.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.14x = 1,188.14 × 381.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.14x = 452,697.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,697.26/792.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.49

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