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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.72, 1,487.99 and 530.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.72, 1,487.99 and 530.02 is: 795.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.72 : 1,487.99 = 530.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.72/1,487.99 = 530.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.72x = 1,487.99 × 530.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.72x = 788,664.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,664.46/991.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.25

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