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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.99, 1,487.99 and 626.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.99, 1,487.99 and 626.27 is: 939.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.99 : 1,487.99 = 626.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.99/1,487.99 = 626.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.99x = 1,487.99 × 626.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.99x = 931,884.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,884.09/991.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.41

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