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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.51, 1,492.84 and 628.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.51, 1,492.84 and 628.39 is: 943.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.51 : 1,492.84 = 628.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.51/1,492.84 = 628.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.51x = 1,492.84 × 628.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.51x = 938,078.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,078.26/994.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.26

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