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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.56, 1,188.56 and 381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.56, 1,188.56 and 381.36 is: 571.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.56 : 1,188.56 = 381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.56/1,188.56 = 381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.56x = 1,188.56 × 381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.56x = 453,269.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,269.24/792.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.91

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