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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.68, 1,263.35 and 584.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.68, 1,263.35 and 584.22 is: 806.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.68 : 1,263.35 = 584.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.68/1,263.35 = 584.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.68x = 1,263.35 × 584.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.68x = 738,066.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,066.68/915.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.03

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