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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.58, 1,265.42 and 585.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.58, 1,265.42 and 585.52 is: 808.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.58 : 1,265.42 = 585.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.58/1,265.42 = 585.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.58x = 1,265.42 × 585.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.58x = 740,928.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,928.72/916.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.36

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