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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.03, 1,192.15 and 563.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.03, 1,192.15 and 563.57 is: 847.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.03 : 1,192.15 = 563.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.03/1,192.15 = 563.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.03x = 1,192.15 × 563.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.03x = 671,859.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,859.98/793.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.21

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