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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.18, 1,480.70 and 525.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.18, 1,480.70 and 525.84 is: 787.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.18 : 1,480.70 = 525.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.18/1,480.70 = 525.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.18x = 1,480.70 × 525.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.18x = 778,611.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,611.29/988.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.92

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