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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.90, 1,489.79 and 628.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.90, 1,489.79 and 628.79 is: 942.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.90 : 1,489.79 = 628.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.90/1,489.79 = 628.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.90x = 1,489.79 × 628.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.90x = 936,761.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,761.91/993.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.51

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