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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.20, 1,264.26 and 584.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.20, 1,264.26 and 584.88 is: 807.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.20 : 1,264.26 = 584.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.20/1,264.26 = 584.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.20x = 1,264.26 × 584.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.20x = 739,440.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,440.39/916.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.07

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