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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.32, 1,487.86 and 529.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.32, 1,487.86 and 529.48 is: 794.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.32 : 1,487.86 = 529.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.32/1,487.86 = 529.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.32x = 1,487.86 × 529.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.32x = 787,792.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,792.11/991.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.69

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