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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.14, 1,265.65 and 585.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.14, 1,265.65 and 585.46 is: 807.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.14 : 1,265.65 = 585.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.14/1,265.65 = 585.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.14x = 1,265.65 × 585.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.14x = 740,987.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,987.45/917.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.93

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