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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.52, 1,488.52 and 627.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.52, 1,488.52 and 627.44 is: 940.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.52 : 1,488.52 = 627.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.52/1,488.52 = 627.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.52x = 1,488.52 × 627.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.52x = 933,956.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,956.99/993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.05

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