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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.48, 1,195.06 and 566.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.48, 1,195.06 and 566.82 is: 849.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.48 : 1,195.06 = 566.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.48/1,195.06 = 566.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.48x = 1,195.06 × 566.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.48x = 677,383.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,383.91/797.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.41

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