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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.29, 1,194.26 and 564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.29, 1,194.26 and 564.52 is: 846.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.29 : 1,194.26 = 564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.29/1,194.26 = 564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.29x = 1,194.26 × 564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.29x = 674,183.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,183.66/796.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.66

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