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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.50, 1,492.83 and 625.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.50, 1,492.83 and 625.19 is: 936.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.50 : 1,492.83 = 625.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.50/1,492.83 = 625.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.50x = 1,492.83 × 625.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.50x = 933,294.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,294.92/996.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.57

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