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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.49, 1,194.38 and 565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.49, 1,194.38 and 565.60 is: 849.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.49 : 1,194.38 = 565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.49/1,194.38 = 565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.49x = 1,194.38 × 565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.49x = 675,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,541.33/795.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.21

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