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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.10, 1,372.32 and 621.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.10, 1,372.32 and 621.96 is: 857.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.10 : 1,372.32 = 621.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.10/1,372.32 = 621.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.10x = 1,372.32 × 621.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.10x = 853,528.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,528.15/995.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.73

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