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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.66, 1,488.98 and 628.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.66, 1,488.98 and 628.16 is: 942.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.66 : 1,488.98 = 628.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.66/1,488.98 = 628.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.66x = 1,488.98 × 628.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.66x = 935,311.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,311.80/992.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.23

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