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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.11, 1,263.26 and 584.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.11, 1,263.26 and 584.55 is: 806.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.11 : 1,263.26 = 584.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.11/1,263.26 = 584.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.11x = 1,263.26 × 584.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.11x = 738,440.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,440.09/916.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.06

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