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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.23, 1,165.02 and 565.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.23, 1,165.02 and 565.36 is: 779.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.23 : 1,165.02 = 565.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.23/1,165.02 = 565.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.23x = 1,165.02 × 565.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.23x = 658,657.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,657.16/845.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.27

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