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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.38, 1,193.22 and 564.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.38, 1,193.22 and 564.81 is: 846.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.38 : 1,193.22 = 564.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.38/1,193.22 = 564.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.38x = 1,193.22 × 564.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.38x = 673,942.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,942.59/796.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.26

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