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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.99, 1,373.77 and 622.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.99, 1,373.77 and 622.15 is: 858.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.99 : 1,373.77 = 622.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.99/1,373.77 = 622.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.99x = 1,373.77 × 622.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.99x = 854,691.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,691.01/994.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.99

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