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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.33, 1,359.88 and 592.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.33, 1,359.88 and 592.43 is: 817.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.33 : 1,359.88 = 592.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.33/1,359.88 = 592.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.33x = 1,359.88 × 592.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.33x = 805,635.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,635.19/985.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.63

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