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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.98, 1,487.51 and 529.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.98, 1,487.51 and 529.65 is: 794.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.98 : 1,487.51 = 529.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.98/1,487.51 = 529.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.98x = 1,487.51 × 529.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.98x = 787,857.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,857.02/991.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.23

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