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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.31, 1,485.95 and 625.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.31, 1,485.95 and 625.59 is: 937.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.31 : 1,485.95 = 625.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.31/1,485.95 = 625.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.31x = 1,485.95 × 625.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.31x = 929,592.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,592.33/991.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.75

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