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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.02, 845.82 and 509.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.02, 845.82 and 509.94 is: 763.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.02 : 845.82 = 509.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.02/845.82 = 509.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.02x = 845.82 × 509.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.02x = 431,317.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,317.45/565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.37

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