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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.96, 1,359.27 and 592.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.96, 1,359.27 and 592.02 is: 817.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.96 : 1,359.27 = 592.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.96/1,359.27 = 592.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.96x = 1,359.27 × 592.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.96x = 804,715.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,715.03/984.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.00

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