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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.86, 1,359.18 and 592.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.86, 1,359.18 and 592.22 is: 817.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.86 : 1,359.18 = 592.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.86/1,359.18 = 592.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.86x = 1,359.18 × 592.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.86x = 804,933.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,933.58/984.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.31

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