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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.82, 1,188.93 and 381.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.82, 1,188.93 and 381.86 is: 572.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.82 : 1,188.93 = 381.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.82/1,188.93 = 381.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.82x = 1,188.93 × 381.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.82x = 454,004.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,004.81/792.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.65

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