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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.77, 1,265.31 and 585.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.77, 1,265.31 and 585.30 is: 807.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.77 : 1,265.31 = 585.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.77/1,265.31 = 585.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.77x = 1,265.31 × 585.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.77x = 740,585.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,585.94/916.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.82

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