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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.59, 1,189.14 and 381.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.59, 1,189.14 and 381.77 is: 572.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.59 : 1,189.14 = 381.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.59/1,189.14 = 381.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.59x = 1,189.14 × 381.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.59x = 453,981.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,981.09/792.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.78

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