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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.92, 1,166.55 and 565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.92, 1,166.55 and 565.52 is: 780.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.92 : 1,166.55 = 565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.92/1,166.55 = 565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.92x = 1,166.55 × 565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.92x = 659,701.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,701.52/844.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.79

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