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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.72, 1,188.36 and 382.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.72, 1,188.36 and 382.05 is: 572.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.72 : 1,188.36 = 382.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.72/1,188.36 = 382.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.72x = 1,188.36 × 382.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.72x = 454,012.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,012.94/792.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.73

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