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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.88, 1,486.01 and 526.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.88, 1,486.01 and 526.98 is: 791.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.88 : 1,486.01 = 526.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.88/1,486.01 = 526.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.88x = 1,486.01 × 526.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.88x = 783,098.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,098.63/988.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.91

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