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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.84, 1,165.62 and 565.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.84, 1,165.62 and 565.48 is: 780.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.84 : 1,165.62 = 565.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.84/1,165.62 = 565.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.84x = 1,165.62 × 565.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.84x = 659,134.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,134.80/844.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.19

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