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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.93, 1,488.15 and 626.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.93, 1,488.15 and 626.90 is: 939.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.93 : 1,488.15 = 626.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.93/1,488.15 = 626.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.93x = 1,488.15 × 626.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.93x = 932,913.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,913.79/992.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.56

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