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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.78, 1,483.92 and 526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.78, 1,483.92 and 526.68 is: 790.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.78 : 1,483.92 = 526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.78/1,483.92 = 526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.78x = 1,483.92 × 526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.78x = 781,550.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,550.99/988.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.42

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