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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.57, 1,484.88 and 625.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.57, 1,484.88 and 625.18 is: 936.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.57 : 1,484.88 = 625.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.57/1,484.88 = 625.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.57x = 1,484.88 × 625.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.57x = 928,317.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,317.28/991.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.21

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