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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.51, 1,485.32 and 528.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.51, 1,485.32 and 528.20 is: 792.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.51 : 1,485.32 = 528.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.51/1,485.32 = 528.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.51x = 1,485.32 × 528.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.51x = 784,551.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,551.06/990.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.07

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