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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.26, 1,490.10 and 627.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.26, 1,490.10 and 627.75 is: 941.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.26 : 1,490.10 = 627.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.26/1,490.10 = 627.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.26x = 1,490.10 × 627.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.26x = 935,407.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,407.92/993.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.75

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