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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.67, 1,360.04 and 592.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.67, 1,360.04 and 592.70 is: 817.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.67 : 1,360.04 = 592.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.67/1,360.04 = 592.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.67x = 1,360.04 × 592.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.67x = 806,095.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,095.71/985.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.81

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