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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.03, 1,486.11 and 528.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.03, 1,486.11 and 528.70 is: 792.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.03 : 1,486.11 = 528.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.03/1,486.11 = 528.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.03x = 1,486.11 × 528.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.03x = 785,707.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,707.22/991.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.82

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