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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.80, 1,485.76 and 627.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.80, 1,485.76 and 627.36 is: 940.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.80 : 1,485.76 = 627.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.80/1,485.76 = 627.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.80x = 1,485.76 × 627.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.80x = 932,106.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,106.39/990.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.76

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