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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.20, 1,486.26 and 529.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.20, 1,486.26 and 529.50 is: 793.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.20 : 1,486.26 = 529.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.20/1,486.26 = 529.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.20x = 1,486.26 × 529.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.20x = 786,974.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,974.67/991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.96

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