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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.68, 1,264.91 and 585.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.68, 1,264.91 and 585.30 is: 807.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.68 : 1,264.91 = 585.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.68/1,264.91 = 585.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.68x = 1,264.91 × 585.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.68x = 740,348.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,348.90/916.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.64

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