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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.71, 1,484.37 and 528.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.71, 1,484.37 and 528.33 is: 790.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.71 : 1,484.37 = 528.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.71/1,484.37 = 528.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.71x = 1,484.37 × 528.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.71x = 784,237.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,237.20/991.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.79

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