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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.41, 1,165.86 and 565.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.41, 1,165.86 and 565.66 is: 780.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.41 : 1,165.86 = 565.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.41/1,165.86 = 565.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.41x = 1,165.86 × 565.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.41x = 659,480.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,480.37/845.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.07

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