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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.39, 1,265.52 and 585.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.39, 1,265.52 and 585.47 is: 807.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.39 : 1,265.52 = 585.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.39/1,265.52 = 585.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.39x = 1,265.52 × 585.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.39x = 740,917.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,917.67/917.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.64

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