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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.60, 1,482.48 and 526.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.60, 1,482.48 and 526.28 is: 789.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.60 : 1,482.48 = 526.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.60/1,482.48 = 526.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.60x = 1,482.48 × 526.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.60x = 780,199.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,199.57/988.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.20

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