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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.69, 1,187.24 and 382.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.69, 1,187.24 and 382.13 is: 572.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.69 : 1,187.24 = 382.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.69/1,187.24 = 382.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.69x = 1,187.24 × 382.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.69x = 453,674.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,674.09/792.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.32

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