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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.88, 1,264.83 and 584.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.88, 1,264.83 and 584.96 is: 806.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.88 : 1,264.83 = 584.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.88/1,264.83 = 584.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.88x = 1,264.83 × 584.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.88x = 739,874.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,874.96/916.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.95

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