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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.42, 1,484.43 and 527.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.42, 1,484.43 and 527.94 is: 791.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.42 : 1,484.43 = 527.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.42/1,484.43 = 527.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.42x = 1,484.43 × 527.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.42x = 783,689.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,689.97/990.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.27

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