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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.07, 845.85 and 517.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.07, 845.85 and 517.22 is: 774.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.07 : 845.85 = 517.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.07/845.85 = 517.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.07x = 845.85 × 517.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.07x = 437,490.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,490.54/565.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.22

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