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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.31, 1,484.60 and 624.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.31, 1,484.60 and 624.92 is: 935.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.31 : 1,484.60 = 624.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.31/1,484.60 = 624.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.31x = 1,484.60 × 624.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.31x = 927,745.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,745.68/991.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.88

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