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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.52, 1,166.01 and 565.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.52, 1,166.01 and 565.80 is: 780.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.52 : 1,166.01 = 565.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.52/1,166.01 = 565.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.52x = 1,166.01 × 565.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.52x = 659,728.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,728.46/845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.26

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