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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.36, 1,188.54 and 381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.36, 1,188.54 and 381.72 is: 572.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.36 : 1,188.54 = 381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.36/1,188.54 = 381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.36x = 1,188.54 × 381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.36x = 453,689.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,689.49/792.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.58

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