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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.66, 1,193.73 and 565

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.66, 1,193.73 and 565 is: 847.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.66 : 1,193.73 = 565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.66/1,193.73 = 565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.66x = 1,193.73 × 565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.66x = 674,457.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,457.45/795.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.67

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