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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.50, 1,192.59 and 564.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.50, 1,192.59 and 564.17 is: 844.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.50 : 1,192.59 = 564.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.50/1,192.59 = 564.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.50x = 1,192.59 × 564.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.50x = 672,817.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,817.54/796.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.72

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