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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.61, 1,264.73 and 584.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.61, 1,264.73 and 584.43 is: 806.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.61 : 1,264.73 = 584.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.61/1,264.73 = 584.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.61x = 1,264.73 × 584.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.61x = 739,143.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,143.23/916.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.39

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