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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.22, 1,483.22 and 526.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.22, 1,483.22 and 526.39 is: 790.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.22 : 1,483.22 = 526.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.22/1,483.22 = 526.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.22x = 1,483.22 × 526.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.22x = 780,749.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,749.78/988.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.06

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