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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.37, 1,360.09 and 592.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.37, 1,360.09 and 592.31 is: 817.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.37 : 1,360.09 = 592.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.37/1,360.09 = 592.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.37x = 1,360.09 × 592.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.37x = 805,599.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,599.05/985.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.56

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