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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.18, 1,488.60 and 626.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.18, 1,488.60 and 626.54 is: 940.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.18 : 1,488.60 = 626.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.18/1,488.60 = 626.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.18x = 1,488.60 × 626.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.18x = 932,667.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,667.44/992.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.02

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