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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.82, 1,360.69 and 582.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.82, 1,360.69 and 582.40 is: 803.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.82 : 1,360.69 = 582.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.82/1,360.69 = 582.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.82x = 1,360.69 × 582.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.82x = 792,463.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,463.91/985.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.86

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