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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.96, 1,188.72 and 381.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.96, 1,188.72 and 381.84 is: 572.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.96 : 1,188.72 = 381.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.96/1,188.72 = 381.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.96x = 1,188.72 × 381.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.96x = 453,900.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,900.84/792.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.41

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