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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.02, 1,262.72 and 584.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.02, 1,262.72 and 584.33 is: 805.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.02 : 1,262.72 = 584.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.02/1,262.72 = 584.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.02x = 1,262.72 × 584.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.02x = 737,840.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,840.32/916.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.48

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