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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.78, 1,482.12 and 526.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.78, 1,482.12 and 526.27 is: 788.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.78 : 1,482.12 = 526.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.78/1,482.12 = 526.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.78x = 1,482.12 × 526.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.78x = 779,995.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,995.29/988.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.85

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