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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.30, 1,189.99 and 564.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.30, 1,189.99 and 564.76 is: 845.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.30 : 1,189.99 = 564.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.30/1,189.99 = 564.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.30x = 1,189.99 × 564.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.30x = 672,054.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,054.25/795.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.03

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