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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.79, 1,487.91 and 529.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.79, 1,487.91 and 529.32 is: 794.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.79 : 1,487.91 = 529.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.79/1,487.91 = 529.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.79x = 1,487.91 × 529.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.79x = 787,580.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,580.52/991.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.10

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