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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.79, 1,484.97 and 528.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.79, 1,484.97 and 528.69 is: 792.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.79 : 1,484.97 = 528.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.79/1,484.97 = 528.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.79x = 1,484.97 × 528.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.79x = 785,088.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,088.79/990.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.39

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