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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.28, 1,484.68 and 528.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.28, 1,484.68 and 528.24 is: 791.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.28 : 1,484.68 = 528.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.28/1,484.68 = 528.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.28x = 1,484.68 × 528.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.28x = 784,267.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,267.36/991.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.17

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