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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.69, 1,266.08 and 586.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.69, 1,266.08 and 586.08 is: 808.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.69 : 1,266.08 = 586.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.69/1,266.08 = 586.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.69x = 1,266.08 × 586.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.69x = 742,021.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,021.24/917.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.58

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