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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.17, 1,358.70 and 592.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.17, 1,358.70 and 592.12 is: 816.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.17 : 1,358.70 = 592.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.17/1,358.70 = 592.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.17x = 1,358.70 × 592.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.17x = 804,506.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,506.65/985.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.62

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