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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.11, 1,359.62 and 592.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.11, 1,359.62 and 592.08 is: 817.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.11 : 1,359.62 = 592.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.11/1,359.62 = 592.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.11x = 1,359.62 × 592.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.11x = 805,003.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,003.81/985.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.17

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