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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.65, 1,495.95 and 632.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.65, 1,495.95 and 632.14 is: 946.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.65 : 1,495.95 = 632.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.65/1,495.95 = 632.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.65x = 1,495.95 × 632.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.65x = 945,649.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,649.83/998.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.93

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