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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.26, 1,495.19 and 626.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.26, 1,495.19 and 626.22 is: 940.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.26 : 1,495.19 = 626.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.26/1,495.19 = 626.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.26x = 1,495.19 × 626.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.26x = 936,317.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,317.88/995.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.78

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