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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.22, 1,194.51 and 564.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.22, 1,194.51 and 564.96 is: 846.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.22 : 1,194.51 = 564.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.22/1,194.51 = 564.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.22x = 1,194.51 × 564.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.22x = 674,850.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,850.37/797.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.50

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