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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.22, 1,165.14 and 564.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.22, 1,165.14 and 564.96 is: 778.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.22 : 1,165.14 = 564.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.22/1,165.14 = 564.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.22x = 1,165.14 × 564.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.22x = 658,257.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,257.49/845.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.80

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