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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.26, 1,191.71 and 562.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.26, 1,191.71 and 562.71 is: 845.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.26 : 1,191.71 = 562.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.26/1,191.71 = 562.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.26x = 1,191.71 × 562.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.26x = 670,593.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,593.01/793.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.36

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