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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.36, 1,263.61 and 584.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.36, 1,263.61 and 584.80 is: 806.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.36 : 1,263.61 = 584.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.36/1,263.61 = 584.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.36x = 1,263.61 × 584.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.36x = 738,957.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,957.67/916.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.41

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