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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.10, 1,487.19 and 626.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.10, 1,487.19 and 626.06 is: 939.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.10 : 1,487.19 = 626.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.10/1,487.19 = 626.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.10x = 1,487.19 × 626.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.10x = 931,070.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,070.17/991.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.43

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