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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.02, 1,165.44 and 565.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.02, 1,165.44 and 565.30 is: 779.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.02 : 1,165.44 = 565.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.02/1,165.44 = 565.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.02x = 1,165.44 × 565.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.02x = 658,823.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,823.23/845.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.65

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