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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.76, 1,188.88 and 381.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.76, 1,188.88 and 381.64 is: 572.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.76 : 1,188.88 = 381.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.76/1,188.88 = 381.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.76x = 1,188.88 × 381.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.76x = 453,724.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,724.16/792.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.33

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