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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.71, 1,483.50 and 526.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.71, 1,483.50 and 526.38 is: 789.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.71 : 1,483.50 = 526.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.71/1,483.50 = 526.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.71x = 1,483.50 × 526.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.71x = 780,884.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,884.73/988.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.80

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