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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.30, 1,193.04 and 566.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.30, 1,193.04 and 566.42 is: 847.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.30 : 1,193.04 = 566.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.30/1,193.04 = 566.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.30x = 1,193.04 × 566.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.30x = 675,761.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,761.72/797.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.56

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