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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.44, 1,492.56 and 630.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.44, 1,492.56 and 630.56 is: 943.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.44 : 1,492.56 = 630.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.44/1,492.56 = 630.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.44x = 1,492.56 × 630.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.44x = 941,148.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,148.63/997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.56

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