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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.34, 1,192.25 and 562.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.34, 1,192.25 and 562.57 is: 844.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.34 : 1,192.25 = 562.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.34/1,192.25 = 562.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.34x = 1,192.25 × 562.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.34x = 670,722.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,722.51/794.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.38

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