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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.10, 1,359.55 and 592.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.10, 1,359.55 and 592.34 is: 817.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.10 : 1,359.55 = 592.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.10/1,359.55 = 592.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.10x = 1,359.55 × 592.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.10x = 805,315.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,315.85/985.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.50

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