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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.62, 1,193.59 and 564.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.62, 1,193.59 and 564.59 is: 847.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.62 : 1,193.59 = 564.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.62/1,193.59 = 564.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.62x = 1,193.59 × 564.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.62x = 673,888.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,888.98/795.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.00

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