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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.58, 1,360.80 and 592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.58, 1,360.80 and 592.92 is: 817.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.58 : 1,360.80 = 592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.58/1,360.80 = 592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.58x = 1,360.80 × 592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.58x = 806,845.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,845.54/986.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.82

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