Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.85, 1,165.36 and 565
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 844.85, 1,165.36 and 565 is: 779.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844.85 : 1,165.36 = 565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844.85/1,165.36 = 565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844.85x = 1,165.36 × 565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844.85x = 658,428.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 658,428.40/844.85 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779.34
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