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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.45, 1,495.47 and 626.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.45, 1,495.47 and 626.41 is: 941.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.45 : 1,495.47 = 626.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.45/1,495.47 = 626.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.45x = 1,495.47 × 626.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.45x = 936,769.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,769.89/995.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.05

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