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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.96, 1,188.42 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.96, 1,188.42 and 381.24 is: 571.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.96 : 1,188.42 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.96/1,188.42 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.96x = 1,188.42 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.96x = 453,073.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,073.24/792.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.37

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