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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.25, 1,358.84 and 591.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.25, 1,358.84 and 591.59 is: 815.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.25 : 1,358.84 = 591.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.25/1,358.84 = 591.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.25x = 1,358.84 × 591.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.25x = 803,873.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,873.20/985.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.91

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