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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.20, 1,359.68 and 592.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.20, 1,359.68 and 592.35 is: 817.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.20 : 1,359.68 = 592.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.20/1,359.68 = 592.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.20x = 1,359.68 × 592.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.20x = 805,406.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,406.45/985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.51

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