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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.03, 1,481.85 and 527.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.03, 1,481.85 and 527.16 is: 789.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.03 : 1,481.85 = 527.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.03/1,481.85 = 527.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.03x = 1,481.85 × 527.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.03x = 781,172.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,172.05/990.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.04

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