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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.35, 1,263.55 and 584.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.35, 1,263.55 and 584.25 is: 805.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.35 : 1,263.55 = 584.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.35/1,263.55 = 584.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.35x = 1,263.55 × 584.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.35x = 738,229.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,229.09/916.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.62

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