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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.91, 846.93 and 505.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.91, 846.93 and 505.16 is: 756.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.91 : 846.93 = 505.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.91/846.93 = 505.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.91x = 846.93 × 505.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.91x = 427,835.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,835.16/565.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.01

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