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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.38, 1,191.71 and 563.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.38, 1,191.71 and 563.13 is: 843.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.38 : 1,191.71 = 563.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.38/1,191.71 = 563.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.38x = 1,191.71 × 563.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.38x = 671,089.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,089.06/795.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.74

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