What is the empirical formula for a compound of sodium and oxygen that contains 59% by mass?

I am guessing it would be NaO because the molar mass of Na is 22.99 g/mol
and 22.99 g/mol Na / 22.99 + 16 is approx 59%. Just wanted to make sure that is correct.

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