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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.11, 1,264.64 and 585.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.11, 1,264.64 and 585.55 is: 807.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.11 : 1,264.64 = 585.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.11/1,264.64 = 585.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.11x = 1,264.64 × 585.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.11x = 740,509.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,509.95/917.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.44

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