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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.92, 1,495.22 and 630.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.92, 1,495.22 and 630.60 is: 945.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.92 : 1,495.22 = 630.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.92/1,495.22 = 630.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.92x = 1,495.22 × 630.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.92x = 942,885.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,885.73/996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.80

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