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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.14, 1,359.18 and 592.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.14, 1,359.18 and 592.02 is: 816.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.14 : 1,359.18 = 592.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.14/1,359.18 = 592.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.14x = 1,359.18 × 592.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.14x = 804,661.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,661.74/985.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.80

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