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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.44, 1,491.26 and 628.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.44, 1,491.26 and 628.68 is: 942.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.44 : 1,491.26 = 628.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.44/1,491.26 = 628.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.44x = 1,491.26 × 628.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.44x = 937,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,525.34/994.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.77

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