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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.48, 1,191.90 and 563.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.48, 1,191.90 and 563.22 is: 843.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.48 : 1,191.90 = 563.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.48/1,191.90 = 563.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.48x = 1,191.90 × 563.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.48x = 671,301.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,301.92/795.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.90

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