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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.42, 1,187.89 and 376.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.42, 1,187.89 and 376.14 is: 563.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.42 : 1,187.89 = 376.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.42/1,187.89 = 376.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.42x = 1,187.89 × 376.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.42x = 446,817.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,817.87/792.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.87

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