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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.56, 1,265.04 and 584.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.56, 1,265.04 and 584.93 is: 807.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.56 : 1,265.04 = 584.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.56/1,265.04 = 584.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.56x = 1,265.04 × 584.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.56x = 739,953.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,953.52/916.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.32

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