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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.87, 1,360.88 and 592.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.87, 1,360.88 and 592.81 is: 818.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.87 : 1,360.88 = 592.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.87/1,360.88 = 592.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.87x = 1,360.88 × 592.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.87x = 806,748.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,748.16/985.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.32

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