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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.35, 1,359.95 and 592.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.35, 1,359.95 and 592.59 is: 817.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.35 : 1,359.95 = 592.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.35/1,359.95 = 592.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.35x = 1,359.95 × 592.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.35x = 805,889.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,889.81/985.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.87

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