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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.26, 1,492.19 and 624.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.26, 1,492.19 and 624.22 is: 937.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.26 : 1,492.19 = 624.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.26/1,492.19 = 624.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.26x = 1,492.19 × 624.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.26x = 931,450.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,450.33/993.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.77

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