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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.53, 1,481.05 and 525.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.53, 1,481.05 and 525.31 is: 787.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.53 : 1,481.05 = 525.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.53/1,481.05 = 525.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.53x = 1,481.05 × 525.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.53x = 778,010.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,010.38/988.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.04

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