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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.58, 1,483.32 and 526.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.58, 1,483.32 and 526.24 is: 789.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.58 : 1,483.32 = 526.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.58/1,483.32 = 526.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.58x = 1,483.32 × 526.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.58x = 780,582.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,582.32/988.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.60

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