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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.84, 1,194.18 and 563.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.84, 1,194.18 and 563.92 is: 845.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.84 : 1,194.18 = 563.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.84/1,194.18 = 563.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.84x = 1,194.18 × 563.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.84x = 673,421.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,421.99/796.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.12

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