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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.47, 1,485.26 and 528.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.47, 1,485.26 and 528.14 is: 791.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.47 : 1,485.26 = 528.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.47/1,485.26 = 528.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.47x = 1,485.26 × 528.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.47x = 784,426.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,426.29/990.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.97

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