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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.51, 1,487.94 and 529.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.51, 1,487.94 and 529.50 is: 794.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.51 : 1,487.94 = 529.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.51/1,487.94 = 529.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.51x = 1,487.94 × 529.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.51x = 787,867.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,867.82/991.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.62

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