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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.04, 1,192.52 and 566.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.04, 1,192.52 and 566.46 is: 847.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.04 : 1,192.52 = 566.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.04/1,192.52 = 566.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.04x = 1,192.52 × 566.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.04x = 675,516.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,516.30/797.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.53

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