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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.23, 1,484.91 and 528.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.23, 1,484.91 and 528.85 is: 792.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.23 : 1,484.91 = 528.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.23/1,484.91 = 528.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.23x = 1,484.91 × 528.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.23x = 785,294.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,294.65/991.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.24

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