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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.88, 1,482.50 and 526.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.88, 1,482.50 and 526.37 is: 789.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.88 : 1,482.50 = 526.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.88/1,482.50 = 526.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.88x = 1,482.50 × 526.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.88x = 780,337.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,337.43/988.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.12

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