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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.66, 1,360.21 and 592.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.66, 1,360.21 and 592.71 is: 817.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.66 : 1,360.21 = 592.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.66/1,360.21 = 592.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.66x = 1,360.21 × 592.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.66x = 806,210.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,210.07/985.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.94

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