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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.59, 1,373.19 and 622.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.59, 1,373.19 and 622.09 is: 858.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.59 : 1,373.19 = 622.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.59/1,373.19 = 622.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.59x = 1,373.19 × 622.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.59x = 854,247.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,247.77/994.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.89

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