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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.26, 1,264.65 and 596.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.26, 1,264.65 and 596.66 is: 823.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.26 : 1,264.65 = 596.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.26/1,264.65 = 596.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.26x = 1,264.65 × 596.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.26x = 754,566.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,566.99/916.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.53

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