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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.99, 2,696.80 and 565.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.99, 2,696.80 and 565.37 is: 847.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.99 : 2,696.80 = 565.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.99/2,696.80 = 565.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.99x = 2,696.80 × 565.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.99x = 1,524,674.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,674.92/1,797.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.99

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