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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.04, 1,484.85 and 529.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.04, 1,484.85 and 529.03 is: 792.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.04 : 1,484.85 = 529.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.04/1,484.85 = 529.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.04x = 1,484.85 × 529.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.04x = 785,531.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,531.06/991.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.64

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