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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.01, 1,264.31 and 584.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.01, 1,264.31 and 584.92 is: 807.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.01 : 1,264.31 = 584.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.01/1,264.31 = 584.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.01x = 1,264.31 × 584.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.01x = 739,520.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,520.21/916.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.33

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