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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.72, 1,373.59 and 622.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.72, 1,373.59 and 622.34 is: 859.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.72 : 1,373.59 = 622.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.72/1,373.59 = 622.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.72x = 1,373.59 × 622.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.72x = 854,840.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,840.00/994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.38

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