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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.63, 1,265.34 and 585.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.63, 1,265.34 and 585.48 is: 808.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.63 : 1,265.34 = 585.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.63/1,265.34 = 585.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.63x = 1,265.34 × 585.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.63x = 740,831.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,831.26/916.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.21

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