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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.10, 1,490.19 and 628.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.10, 1,490.19 and 628.06 is: 942.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.10 : 1,490.19 = 628.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.10/1,490.19 = 628.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.10x = 1,490.19 × 628.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.10x = 935,928.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,928.73/993.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.43

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