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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.12, 1,265.28 and 585.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.12, 1,265.28 and 585.56 is: 807.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.12 : 1,265.28 = 585.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.12/1,265.28 = 585.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.12x = 1,265.28 × 585.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.12x = 740,897.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,897.36/917.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.85

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