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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.78, 1,487.23 and 529.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.78, 1,487.23 and 529.46 is: 793.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.78 : 1,487.23 = 529.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.78/1,487.23 = 529.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.78x = 1,487.23 × 529.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.78x = 787,421.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,421.36/991.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.95

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