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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.60, 1,192.44 and 564.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.60, 1,192.44 and 564.56 is: 846.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.60 : 1,192.44 = 564.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.60/1,192.44 = 564.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.60x = 1,192.44 × 564.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.60x = 673,203.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,203.93/795.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.16

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