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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.18, 1,373.36 and 622.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.18, 1,373.36 and 622.31 is: 858.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.18 : 1,373.36 = 622.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.18/1,373.36 = 622.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.18x = 1,373.36 × 622.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.18x = 854,645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,645.68/995.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.79

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