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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.52, 1,359.36 and 592.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.52, 1,359.36 and 592.13 is: 816.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.52 : 1,359.36 = 592.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.52/1,359.36 = 592.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.52x = 1,359.36 × 592.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.52x = 804,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,911.04/985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.74

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