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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.40, 1,491.10 and 526.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.40, 1,491.10 and 526.13 is: 788.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.40 : 1,491.10 = 526.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.40/1,491.10 = 526.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.40x = 1,491.10 × 526.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.40x = 784,514.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,514.86/994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.93

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