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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.02, 1,263.42 and 584.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.02, 1,263.42 and 584.10 is: 805.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.02 : 1,263.42 = 584.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.02/1,263.42 = 584.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.02x = 1,263.42 × 584.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.02x = 737,963.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,963.62/916.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.62

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