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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.44, 1,359.87 and 592.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.44, 1,359.87 and 592.38 is: 817.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.44 : 1,359.87 = 592.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.44/1,359.87 = 592.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.44x = 1,359.87 × 592.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.44x = 805,559.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,559.79/985.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.46

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