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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.10, 1,358.88 and 591.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.10, 1,358.88 and 591.90 is: 816.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.10 : 1,358.88 = 591.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.10/1,358.88 = 591.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.10x = 1,358.88 × 591.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.10x = 804,321.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,321.07/985.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.49

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