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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.19, 1,487.98 and 528.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.19, 1,487.98 and 528.30 is: 793.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.19 : 1,487.98 = 528.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.19/1,487.98 = 528.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.19x = 1,487.98 × 528.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.19x = 786,091.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,091.07/990.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.88

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