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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.92, 1,266.24 and 586.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.92, 1,266.24 and 586.56 is: 809.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.92 : 1,266.24 = 586.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.92/1,266.24 = 586.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.92x = 1,266.24 × 586.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.92x = 742,725.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,725.73/917.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.14

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