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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.66, 1,265.84 and 585.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.66, 1,265.84 and 585.71 is: 807.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.66 : 1,265.84 = 585.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.66/1,265.84 = 585.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.66x = 1,265.84 × 585.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.66x = 741,421.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,421.15/917.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.95

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