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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.70, 1,266.33 and 586.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.70, 1,266.33 and 586.38 is: 809.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.70 : 1,266.33 = 586.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.70/1,266.33 = 586.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.70x = 1,266.33 × 586.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.70x = 742,550.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,550.59/917.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.14

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