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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.79, 1,483.85 and 526.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.79, 1,483.85 and 526.91 is: 790.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.79 : 1,483.85 = 526.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.79/1,483.85 = 526.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.79x = 1,483.85 × 526.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.79x = 781,856.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,856.48/988.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.72

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