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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.36, 1,359.68 and 592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.36, 1,359.68 and 592.32 is: 817.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.36 : 1,359.68 = 592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.36/1,359.68 = 592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.36x = 1,359.68 × 592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.36x = 805,365.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,365.66/985.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.33

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