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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.16, 1,263.54 and 584.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.16, 1,263.54 and 584.14 is: 806.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.16 : 1,263.54 = 584.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.16/1,263.54 = 584.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.16x = 1,263.54 × 584.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.16x = 738,084.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,084.26/915.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.51

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