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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.46, 1,486.59 and 528.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.46, 1,486.59 and 528.61 is: 793.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.46 : 1,486.59 = 528.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.46/1,486.59 = 528.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.46x = 1,486.59 × 528.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.46x = 785,826.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,826.34/990.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.40

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