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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.99, 1,266.41 and 586.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.99, 1,266.41 and 586.25 is: 808.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.99 : 1,266.41 = 586.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.99/1,266.41 = 586.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.99x = 1,266.41 × 586.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.99x = 742,429.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,429.93/917.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.76

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