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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.58, 1,482.80 and 527.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.58, 1,482.80 and 527.22 is: 789.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.58 : 1,482.80 = 527.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.58/1,482.80 = 527.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.58x = 1,482.80 × 527.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.58x = 781,761.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,761.82/990.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.20

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