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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.95, 1,483.65 and 526.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.95, 1,483.65 and 526.49 is: 789.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.95 : 1,483.65 = 526.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.95/1,483.65 = 526.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.95x = 1,483.65 × 526.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.95x = 781,121.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,121.98/988.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.85

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