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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.10, 1,487.30 and 529.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.10, 1,487.30 and 529.22 is: 794.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.10 : 1,487.30 = 529.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.10/1,487.30 = 529.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.10x = 1,487.30 × 529.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.10x = 787,098.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,098.82/991.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.17

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