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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.38, 1,489.14 and 628.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.38, 1,489.14 and 628.08 is: 940.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.38 : 1,489.14 = 628.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.38/1,489.14 = 628.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.38x = 1,489.14 × 628.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.38x = 935,299.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,299.05/994.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.59

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