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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.02, 1,372.20 and 621.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.02, 1,372.20 and 621.75 is: 857.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.02 : 1,372.20 = 621.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.02/1,372.20 = 621.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.02x = 1,372.20 × 621.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.02x = 853,165.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,165.35/995.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.44

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