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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.82, 1,189.64 and 563.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.82, 1,189.64 and 563.18 is: 845.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.82 : 1,189.64 = 563.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.82/1,189.64 = 563.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.82x = 1,189.64 × 563.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.82x = 669,981.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,981.46/792.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.06

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