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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.26, 1,266.03 and 586.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.26, 1,266.03 and 586.17 is: 809.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.26 : 1,266.03 = 586.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.26/1,266.03 = 586.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.26x = 1,266.03 × 586.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.26x = 742,108.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,108.81/917.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.05

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