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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.16, 1,482.28 and 525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.16, 1,482.28 and 525.60 is: 788.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.16 : 1,482.28 = 525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.16/1,482.28 = 525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.16x = 1,482.28 × 525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.16x = 779,086.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,086.37/988.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.42

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