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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.41, 1,359.86 and 592.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.41, 1,359.86 and 592.46 is: 817.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.41 : 1,359.86 = 592.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.41/1,359.86 = 592.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.41x = 1,359.86 × 592.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.41x = 805,657.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,657.34/985.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.59

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