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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.63, 1,486.35 and 528.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.63, 1,486.35 and 528.39 is: 792.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.63 : 1,486.35 = 528.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.63/1,486.35 = 528.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.63x = 1,486.35 × 528.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.63x = 785,372.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,372.48/990.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.80

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