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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.58, 1,266.80 and 586.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.58, 1,266.80 and 586.52 is: 809.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.58 : 1,266.80 = 586.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.58/1,266.80 = 586.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.58x = 1,266.80 × 586.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.58x = 743,003.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,003.54/917.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.74

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