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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.09, 1,483.04 and 526.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.09, 1,483.04 and 526.26 is: 789.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.09 : 1,483.04 = 526.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.09/1,483.04 = 526.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.09x = 1,483.04 × 526.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.09x = 780,464.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,464.63/988.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.87

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