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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993, 1,485.84 and 626.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993, 1,485.84 and 626.10 is: 936.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993 : 1,485.84 = 626.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993/1,485.84 = 626.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993x = 1,485.84 × 626.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993x = 930,284.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,284.42/993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.84

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