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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.54, 1,188.72 and 381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.54, 1,188.72 and 381.33 is: 571.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.54 : 1,188.72 = 381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.54/1,188.72 = 381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.54x = 1,188.72 × 381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.54x = 453,294.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,294.60/792.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.95

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