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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.79, 1,360.38 and 592.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.79, 1,360.38 and 592.83 is: 818.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.79 : 1,360.38 = 592.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.79/1,360.38 = 592.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.79x = 1,360.38 × 592.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.79x = 806,474.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,474.08/985.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.10

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