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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.93, 1,489.65 and 627.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.93, 1,489.65 and 627.90 is: 941.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.93 : 1,489.65 = 627.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.93/1,489.65 = 627.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.93x = 1,489.65 × 627.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.93x = 935,351.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,351.24/993.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.06

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