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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.18, 1,359.30 and 592.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.18, 1,359.30 and 592.06 is: 816.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.18 : 1,359.30 = 592.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.18/1,359.30 = 592.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.18x = 1,359.30 × 592.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.18x = 804,787.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,787.16/985.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.89

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