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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.32, 1,483.12 and 532.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.32, 1,483.12 and 532.64 is: 799.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.32 : 1,483.12 = 532.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.32/1,483.12 = 532.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.32x = 1,483.12 × 532.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.32x = 789,969.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,969.04/988.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.30

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