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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.66, 1,264.12 and 585.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.66, 1,264.12 and 585.19 is: 807.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.66 : 1,264.12 = 585.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.66/1,264.12 = 585.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.66x = 1,264.12 × 585.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.66x = 739,750.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,750.38/916.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.01

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