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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.60, 1,190.16 and 564.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.60, 1,190.16 and 564.48 is: 844.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.60 : 1,190.16 = 564.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.60/1,190.16 = 564.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.60x = 1,190.16 × 564.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.60x = 671,821.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,821.52/795.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.42

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