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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.88, 1,361.06 and 593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.88, 1,361.06 and 593 is: 818.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.88 : 1,361.06 = 593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.88/1,361.06 = 593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.88x = 1,361.06 × 593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.88x = 807,108.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,108.58/985.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.67

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