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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.40, 1,193.50 and 563.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.40, 1,193.50 and 563.74 is: 845.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.40 : 1,193.50 = 563.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.40/1,193.50 = 563.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.40x = 1,193.50 × 563.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.40x = 672,823.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,823.69/795.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.89

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