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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.26, 1,493.69 and 625.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.26, 1,493.69 and 625.22 is: 939.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.26 : 1,493.69 = 625.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.26/1,493.69 = 625.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.26x = 1,493.69 × 625.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.26x = 933,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,884.86/994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.28

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