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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.17, 1,189.07 and 561.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.17, 1,189.07 and 561.33 is: 841.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.17 : 1,189.07 = 561.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.17/1,189.07 = 561.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.17x = 1,189.07 × 561.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.17x = 667,451.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,451.91/793.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.50

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