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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.33, 1,489.95 and 629.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.33, 1,489.95 and 629.01 is: 941.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.33 : 1,489.95 = 629.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.33/1,489.95 = 629.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.33x = 1,489.95 × 629.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.33x = 937,193.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,193.45/995.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.59

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