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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.72, 1,165.19 and 565.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.72, 1,165.19 and 565.08 is: 780.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.72 : 1,165.19 = 565.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.72/1,165.19 = 565.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.72x = 1,165.19 × 565.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.72x = 658,418.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,418.37/843.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.38

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