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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.94, 1,492.29 and 629.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.94, 1,492.29 and 629.55 is: 943.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.94 : 1,492.29 = 629.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.94/1,492.29 = 629.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.94x = 1,492.29 × 629.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.94x = 939,471.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,471.17/995.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.30

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