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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.94, 1,485.36 and 528.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.94, 1,485.36 and 528.02 is: 792.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.94 : 1,485.36 = 528.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.94/1,485.36 = 528.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.94x = 1,485.36 × 528.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.94x = 784,299.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,299.79/989.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.27

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