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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.18, 1,485.60 and 624.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.18, 1,485.60 and 624.54 is: 937.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.18 : 1,485.60 = 624.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.18/1,485.60 = 624.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.18x = 1,485.60 × 624.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.18x = 927,816.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,816.62/990.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.02

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