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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.14, 1,485.19 and 528.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.14, 1,485.19 and 528.98 is: 792.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.14 : 1,485.19 = 528.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.14/1,485.19 = 528.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.14x = 1,485.19 × 528.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.14x = 785,634.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,634.42/991.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.66

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