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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.45, 1,193.94 and 563.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.45, 1,193.94 and 563.69 is: 846.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.45 : 1,193.94 = 563.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.45/1,193.94 = 563.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.45x = 1,193.94 × 563.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.45x = 673,015.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,015.02/795.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.08

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