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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.10, 1,263.61 and 584.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.10, 1,263.61 and 584.94 is: 806.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.10 : 1,263.61 = 584.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.10/1,263.61 = 584.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.10x = 1,263.61 × 584.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.10x = 739,136.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,136.03/916.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.83

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