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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.94, 1,266.12 and 586.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.94, 1,266.12 and 586.46 is: 808.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.94 : 1,266.12 = 586.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.94/1,266.12 = 586.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.94x = 1,266.12 × 586.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.94x = 742,528.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,528.74/917.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.91

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