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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.86, 1,395.33 and 565

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.86, 1,395.33 and 565 is: 847.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.86 : 1,395.33 = 565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.86/1,395.33 = 565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.86x = 1,395.33 × 565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.86x = 788,361.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,361.45/929.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.83

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