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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.25, 1,188 and 375.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.25, 1,188 and 375.64 is: 563.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.25 : 1,188 = 375.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.25/1,188 = 375.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.25x = 1,188 × 375.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.25x = 446,260.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,260.32/792.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.28

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