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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.80, 1,485.84 and 528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.80, 1,485.84 and 528.48 is: 792.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.80 : 1,485.84 = 528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.80/1,485.84 = 528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.80x = 1,485.84 × 528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.80x = 785,236.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,236.72/990.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.53

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