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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.98, 1,484.54 and 528.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.98, 1,484.54 and 528.60 is: 791.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.98 : 1,484.54 = 528.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.98/1,484.54 = 528.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.98x = 1,484.54 × 528.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.98x = 784,725.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,725.20/990.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.87

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