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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.80, 1,187.52 and 380.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.80, 1,187.52 and 380.67 is: 570.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.80 : 1,187.52 = 380.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.80/1,187.52 = 380.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.80x = 1,187.52 × 380.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.80x = 452,053.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,053.24/792.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.20

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