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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.08, 1,265.70 and 585.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.08, 1,265.70 and 585.40 is: 807.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.08 : 1,265.70 = 585.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.08/1,265.70 = 585.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.08x = 1,265.70 × 585.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.08x = 740,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,940.78/917.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.93

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