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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.40, 1,489.80 and 628.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.40, 1,489.80 and 628.70 is: 943.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.40 : 1,489.80 = 628.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.40/1,489.80 = 628.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.40x = 1,489.80 × 628.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.40x = 936,637.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,637.26/992.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.81

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