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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.28, 1,486.17 and 528.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.28, 1,486.17 and 528.18 is: 792.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.28 : 1,486.17 = 528.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.28/1,486.17 = 528.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.28x = 1,486.17 × 528.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.28x = 784,965.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,965.27/990.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.67

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