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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.91, 1,191.11 and 563.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.91, 1,191.11 and 563.25 is: 845.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.91 : 1,191.11 = 563.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.91/1,191.11 = 563.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.91x = 1,191.11 × 563.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.91x = 670,892.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,892.71/793.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.05

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