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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.22, 1,264.58 and 584.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.22, 1,264.58 and 584.57 is: 806.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.22 : 1,264.58 = 584.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.22/1,264.58 = 584.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.22x = 1,264.58 × 584.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.22x = 739,235.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,235.53/916.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.83

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