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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.94, 1,486.14 and 625.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.94, 1,486.14 and 625.54 is: 938.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.94 : 1,486.14 = 625.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.94/1,486.14 = 625.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.94x = 1,486.14 × 625.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.94x = 929,640.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,640.02/990.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.14

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