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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.04, 1,484.20 and 527.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.04, 1,484.20 and 527.56 is: 790.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.04 : 1,484.20 = 527.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.04/1,484.20 = 527.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.04x = 1,484.20 × 527.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.04x = 783,004.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,004.55/990.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.88

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