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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.36, 1,485.84 and 528.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.36, 1,485.84 and 528.06 is: 792.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.36 : 1,485.84 = 528.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.36/1,485.84 = 528.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.36x = 1,485.84 × 528.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.36x = 784,612.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,612.67/990.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.25

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