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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.87, 1,482.82 and 526.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.87, 1,482.82 and 526.52 is: 789.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.87 : 1,482.82 = 526.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.87/1,482.82 = 526.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.87x = 1,482.82 × 526.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.87x = 780,731.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,731.75/988.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.52

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