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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.41, 1,191.81 and 563.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.41, 1,191.81 and 563.87 is: 844.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.41 : 1,191.81 = 563.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.41/1,191.81 = 563.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.41x = 1,191.81 × 563.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.41x = 672,025.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,025.90/795.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.88

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