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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.61, 1,481.86 and 525.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.61, 1,481.86 and 525.93 is: 788.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.61 : 1,481.86 = 525.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.61/1,481.86 = 525.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.61x = 1,481.86 × 525.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.61x = 779,354.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,354.63/988.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.33

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