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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.16, 1,264.10 and 584.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.16, 1,264.10 and 584.44 is: 806.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.16 : 1,264.10 = 584.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.16/1,264.10 = 584.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.16x = 1,264.10 × 584.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.16x = 738,790.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,790.60/916.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.40

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