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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.60, 1,188.72 and 381.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.60, 1,188.72 and 381.96 is: 572.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.60 : 1,188.72 = 381.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.60/1,188.72 = 381.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.60x = 1,188.72 × 381.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.60x = 454,043.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,043.49/792.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.85

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