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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.91, 1,191.06 and 563.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.91, 1,191.06 and 563.37 is: 844.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.91 : 1,191.06 = 563.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.91/1,191.06 = 563.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.91x = 1,191.06 × 563.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.91x = 671,007.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,007.47/794.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.13

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