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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.58, 1,486.91 and 529.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.58, 1,486.91 and 529.26 is: 793.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.58 : 1,486.91 = 529.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.58/1,486.91 = 529.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.58x = 1,486.91 × 529.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.58x = 786,959.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,959.34/991.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.65

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