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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.24, 1,194.53 and 564.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.24, 1,194.53 and 564.98 is: 846.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.24 : 1,194.53 = 564.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.24/1,194.53 = 564.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.24x = 1,194.53 × 564.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.24x = 674,876.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,876.76/797.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.52

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