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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.36, 1,482.84 and 526.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.36, 1,482.84 and 526.06 is: 789.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.36 : 1,482.84 = 526.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.36/1,482.84 = 526.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.36x = 1,482.84 × 526.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.36x = 780,062.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,062.81/988.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.25

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