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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.67, 1,359.39 and 592.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.67, 1,359.39 and 592.61 is: 817.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.67 : 1,359.39 = 592.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.67/1,359.39 = 592.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.67x = 1,359.39 × 592.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.67x = 805,588.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,588.11/985.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.30

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