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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.82, 1,167.51 and 565.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.82, 1,167.51 and 565.95 is: 781.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.82 : 1,167.51 = 565.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.82/1,167.51 = 565.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.82x = 1,167.51 × 565.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.82x = 660,752.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,752.28/845.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.20

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