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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.16, 1,491 and 628.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.16, 1,491 and 628.88 is: 943.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.16 : 1,491 = 628.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.16/1,491 = 628.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.16x = 1,491 × 628.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.16x = 937,660.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,660.08/994.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.17

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