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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.96, 1,360.70 and 592.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.96, 1,360.70 and 592.98 is: 818.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.96 : 1,360.70 = 592.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.96/1,360.70 = 592.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.96x = 1,360.70 × 592.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.96x = 806,867.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,867.89/985.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.36

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