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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.09, 1,486.04 and 528.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.09, 1,486.04 and 528.26 is: 792.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.09 : 1,486.04 = 528.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.09/1,486.04 = 528.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.09x = 1,486.04 × 528.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.09x = 785,016.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,016.56/990.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.87

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