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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.64, 1,264.96 and 584.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.64, 1,264.96 and 584.96 is: 807.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.64 : 1,264.96 = 584.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.64/1,264.96 = 584.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.64x = 1,264.96 × 584.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.64x = 739,951.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,951.00/916.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.24

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