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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.00, 1,195.29 and 565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.00, 1,195.29 and 565.20 is: 847.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.00 : 1,195.29 = 565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.00/1,195.29 = 565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.00x = 1,195.29 × 565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.00x = 675,577.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,577.91/797.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.66

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