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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.90, 1,193.70 and 565.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.90, 1,193.70 and 565.40 is: 849.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.90 : 1,193.70 = 565.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.90/1,193.70 = 565.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.90x = 1,193.70 × 565.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.90x = 674,917.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,917.98/794.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.06

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