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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.34, 1,490.85 and 629.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.34, 1,490.85 and 629.22 is: 942.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.34 : 1,490.85 = 629.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.34/1,490.85 = 629.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.34x = 1,490.85 × 629.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.34x = 938,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,072.64/995.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.46

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