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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.32, 1,359.42 and 591.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.32, 1,359.42 and 591.66 is: 816.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.32 : 1,359.42 = 591.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.32/1,359.42 = 591.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.32x = 1,359.42 × 591.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.32x = 804,314.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,314.44/985.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.30

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