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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.73, 1,195.43 and 567.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.73, 1,195.43 and 567.08 is: 849.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.73 : 1,195.43 = 567.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.73/1,195.43 = 567.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.73x = 1,195.43 × 567.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.73x = 677,895.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,895.63/797.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.78

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