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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.84, 1,360.26 and 592.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.84, 1,360.26 and 592.78 is: 817.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.84 : 1,360.26 = 592.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.84/1,360.26 = 592.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.84x = 1,360.26 × 592.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.84x = 806,334.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,334.92/985.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.92

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