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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.19, 1,187.17 and 375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.19, 1,187.17 and 375.28 is: 562.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.19 : 1,187.17 = 375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.19/1,187.17 = 375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.19x = 1,187.17 × 375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.19x = 445,521.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,521.16/792.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.39

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