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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.85, 1,486.15 and 529.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.85, 1,486.15 and 529.13 is: 792.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.85 : 1,486.15 = 529.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.85/1,486.15 = 529.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.85x = 1,486.15 × 529.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.85x = 786,368.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,368.94/991.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.83

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