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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.49, 1,265.72 and 585.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.49, 1,265.72 and 585.75 is: 808.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.49 : 1,265.72 = 585.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.49/1,265.72 = 585.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.49x = 1,265.72 × 585.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.49x = 741,392.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,392.56/917.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.07

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