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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.18, 1,189.79 and 564.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.18, 1,189.79 and 564.63 is: 844.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.18 : 1,189.79 = 564.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.18/1,189.79 = 564.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.18x = 1,189.79 × 564.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.18x = 671,791.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,791.13/795.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.83

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