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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.46, 1,484.42 and 528.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.46, 1,484.42 and 528.46 is: 792.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.46 : 1,484.42 = 528.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.46/1,484.42 = 528.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.46x = 1,484.42 × 528.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.46x = 784,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,456.59/990.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.01

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