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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.45, 1,195.44 and 564.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.45, 1,195.44 and 564.69 is: 847.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.45 : 1,195.44 = 564.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.45/1,195.44 = 564.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.45x = 1,195.44 × 564.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.45x = 675,053.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,053.01/796.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.58

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