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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.44, 1,261.28 and 582.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.44, 1,261.28 and 582.96 is: 804.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.44 : 1,261.28 = 582.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.44/1,261.28 = 582.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.44x = 1,261.28 × 582.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.44x = 735,275.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,275.79/914.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.07

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