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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.37, 1,487.57 and 529.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.37, 1,487.57 and 529.54 is: 794.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.37 : 1,487.57 = 529.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.37/1,487.57 = 529.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.37x = 1,487.57 × 529.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.37x = 787,721.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,721.45/991.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.58

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