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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.26, 1,263.27 and 584.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.26, 1,263.27 and 584.17 is: 806.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.26 : 1,263.27 = 584.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.26/1,263.27 = 584.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.26x = 1,263.27 × 584.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.26x = 737,964.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,964.44/915.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.29

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