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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.15, 1,373.95 and 622.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.15, 1,373.95 and 622.68 is: 859.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.15 : 1,373.95 = 622.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.15/1,373.95 = 622.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.15x = 1,373.95 × 622.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.15x = 855,528.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,528.07/995.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.70

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