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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.81, 1,487.11 and 528.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.81, 1,487.11 and 528.98 is: 793.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.81 : 1,487.11 = 528.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.81/1,487.11 = 528.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.81x = 1,487.11 × 528.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.81x = 786,651.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,651.45/990.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.95

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