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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.18, 1,188.29 and 563.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.18, 1,188.29 and 563.63 is: 843.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.18 : 1,188.29 = 563.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.18/1,188.29 = 563.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.18x = 1,188.29 × 563.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.18x = 669,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,751.36/794.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.32

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