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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.54, 1,196.72 and 567.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.54, 1,196.72 and 567.10 is: 850.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.54 : 1,196.72 = 567.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.54/1,196.72 = 567.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.54x = 1,196.72 × 567.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.54x = 678,651.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,651.09/797.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.93

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