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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.28, 1,484.37 and 527.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.28, 1,484.37 and 527.77 is: 791.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.28 : 1,484.37 = 527.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.28/1,484.37 = 527.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.28x = 1,484.37 × 527.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.28x = 783,405.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,405.95/990.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.10

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