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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.95, 1,265.58 and 585.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.95, 1,265.58 and 585.71 is: 808.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.95 : 1,265.58 = 585.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.95/1,265.58 = 585.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.95x = 1,265.58 × 585.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.95x = 741,256.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,256.53/916.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.39

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