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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.94, 1,263.36 and 584.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.94, 1,263.36 and 584.45 is: 806.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.94 : 1,263.36 = 584.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.94/1,263.36 = 584.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.94x = 1,263.36 × 584.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.94x = 738,370.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,370.75/915.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.13

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