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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.88, 1,266.21 and 585.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.88, 1,266.21 and 585.96 is: 808.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.88 : 1,266.21 = 585.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.88/1,266.21 = 585.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.88x = 1,266.21 × 585.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.88x = 741,948.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,948.41/917.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.33

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