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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.06, 1,490.40 and 626.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.06, 1,490.40 and 626.94 is: 940.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.06 : 1,490.40 = 626.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.06/1,490.40 = 626.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.06x = 1,490.40 × 626.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.06x = 934,391.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,391.38/993.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.92

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