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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.62, 1,487.16 and 625.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.62, 1,487.16 and 625.86 is: 938.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.62 : 1,487.16 = 625.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.62/1,487.16 = 625.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.62x = 1,487.16 × 625.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.62x = 930,753.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,753.96/991.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.62

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