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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.76, 1,492.68 and 629.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.76, 1,492.68 and 629.64 is: 943.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.76 : 1,492.68 = 629.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.76/1,492.68 = 629.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.76x = 1,492.68 × 629.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.76x = 939,851.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,851.04/995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.85

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