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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.47, 1,489.01 and 622.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.47, 1,489.01 and 622.50 is: 933.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.47 : 1,489.01 = 622.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.47/1,489.01 = 622.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.47x = 1,489.01 × 622.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.47x = 926,908.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,908.73/992.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.94

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