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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.56, 1,395 and 565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.56, 1,395 and 565.52 is: 847.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.56 : 1,395 = 565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.56/1,395 = 565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.56x = 1,395 × 565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.56x = 788,900.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,900.40/930.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.77

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