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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.57, 1,485.41 and 528.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.57, 1,485.41 and 528.26 is: 792.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.57 : 1,485.41 = 528.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.57/1,485.41 = 528.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.57x = 1,485.41 × 528.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.57x = 784,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,682.69/990.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.15

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