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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.22, 1,264.09 and 584.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.22, 1,264.09 and 584.76 is: 806.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.22 : 1,264.09 = 584.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.22/1,264.09 = 584.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.22x = 1,264.09 × 584.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.22x = 739,187.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,187.81/916.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.78

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