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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.78, 1,484.70 and 528.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.78, 1,484.70 and 528.46 is: 791.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.78 : 1,484.70 = 528.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.78/1,484.70 = 528.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.78x = 1,484.70 × 528.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.78x = 784,604.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,604.56/991.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.11

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