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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.22, 1,188.33 and 381.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.22, 1,188.33 and 381.10 is: 571.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.22 : 1,188.33 = 381.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.22/1,188.33 = 381.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.22x = 1,188.33 × 381.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.22x = 452,872.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,872.56/792.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.65

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