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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.82, 1,194.79 and 565.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.82, 1,194.79 and 565.61 is: 847.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.82 : 1,194.79 = 565.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.82/1,194.79 = 565.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.82x = 1,194.79 × 565.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.82x = 675,776.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,776.37/797.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.03

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