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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.17, 1,359.35 and 592.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.17, 1,359.35 and 592.20 is: 817.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.17 : 1,359.35 = 592.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.17/1,359.35 = 592.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.17x = 1,359.35 × 592.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.17x = 805,008.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,008.55/985.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.13

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