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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.73, 1,166.97 and 565.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.73, 1,166.97 and 565.50 is: 780.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.73 : 1,166.97 = 565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.73/1,166.97 = 565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.73x = 1,166.97 × 565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.73x = 659,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,921.54/845.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.30

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