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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.04, 1,485.34 and 528.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.04, 1,485.34 and 528.94 is: 792.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.04 : 1,485.34 = 528.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.04/1,485.34 = 528.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.04x = 1,485.34 × 528.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.04x = 785,655.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,655.74/991.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.76

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