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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.14, 1,487.97 and 627.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.14, 1,487.97 and 627.45 is: 941.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.14 : 1,487.97 = 627.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.14/1,487.97 = 627.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.14x = 1,487.97 × 627.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.14x = 933,626.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,626.78/991.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.97

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