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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.46, 1,188.15 and 381.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.46, 1,188.15 and 381.79 is: 572.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.46 : 1,188.15 = 381.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.46/1,188.15 = 381.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.46x = 1,188.15 × 381.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.46x = 453,623.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,623.79/792.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.42

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