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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.80, 1,262.08 and 583.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.80, 1,262.08 and 583.38 is: 804.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.80 : 1,262.08 = 583.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.80/1,262.08 = 583.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.80x = 1,262.08 × 583.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.80x = 736,272.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,272.23/914.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.85

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