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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.88, 1,485.83 and 528.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.88, 1,485.83 and 528.89 is: 793.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.88 : 1,485.83 = 528.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.88/1,485.83 = 528.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.88x = 1,485.83 × 528.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.88x = 785,834.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,834.52/990.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.07

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