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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.56, 1,165.24 and 565.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.56, 1,165.24 and 565.48 is: 779.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.56 : 1,165.24 = 565.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.56/1,165.24 = 565.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.56x = 1,165.24 × 565.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.56x = 658,919.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,919.92/845.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.27

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