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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.18, 1,193.56 and 564.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.18, 1,193.56 and 564.34 is: 846.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.18 : 1,193.56 = 564.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.18/1,193.56 = 564.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.18x = 1,193.56 × 564.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.18x = 673,573.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,573.65/796.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.01

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