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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.36, 1,359.99 and 587.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.36, 1,359.99 and 587.11 is: 810.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.36 : 1,359.99 = 587.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.36/1,359.99 = 587.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.36x = 1,359.99 × 587.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.36x = 798,463.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,463.73/985.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.33

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