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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.48, 1,193.56 and 565.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.48, 1,193.56 and 565.82 is: 847.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.48 : 1,193.56 = 565.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.48/1,193.56 = 565.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.48x = 1,193.56 × 565.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.48x = 675,335.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,335.72/796.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.90

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