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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.42, 1,488.48 and 626.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.42, 1,488.48 and 626.10 is: 939.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.42 : 1,488.48 = 626.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.42/1,488.48 = 626.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.42x = 1,488.48 × 626.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.42x = 931,937.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,937.33/992.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.06

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