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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.94, 1,483.86 and 527.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.94, 1,483.86 and 527.02 is: 790.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.94 : 1,483.86 = 527.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.94/1,483.86 = 527.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.94x = 1,483.86 × 527.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.94x = 782,023.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,023.90/988.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.77

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