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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.03, 1,194.21 and 564.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.03, 1,194.21 and 564.80 is: 846.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.03 : 1,194.21 = 564.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.03/1,194.21 = 564.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.03x = 1,194.21 × 564.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.03x = 674,489.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,489.81/797.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.25

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