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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.38, 1,359.99 and 592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.38, 1,359.99 and 592.44 is: 817.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.38 : 1,359.99 = 592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.38/1,359.99 = 592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.38x = 1,359.99 × 592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.38x = 805,712.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,712.48/985.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.67

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