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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.23, 1,194.53 and 564.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.23, 1,194.53 and 564.97 is: 846.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.23 : 1,194.53 = 564.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.23/1,194.53 = 564.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.23x = 1,194.53 × 564.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.23x = 674,873.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,873.61/797.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.52

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