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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.53, 1,187.19 and 380.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.53, 1,187.19 and 380.42 is: 569.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.53 : 1,187.19 = 380.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.53/1,187.19 = 380.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.53x = 1,187.19 × 380.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.53x = 451,624.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,624.88/792.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.86

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