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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.92, 1,265.02 and 585.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.92, 1,265.02 and 585.50 is: 807.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.92 : 1,265.02 = 585.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.92/1,265.02 = 585.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.92x = 1,265.02 × 585.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.92x = 740,661.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,661.42/916.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.77

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