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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.44, 1,374.36 and 622.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.44, 1,374.36 and 622.96 is: 860.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.44 : 1,374.36 = 622.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.44/1,374.36 = 622.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.44x = 1,374.36 × 622.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.44x = 856,171.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,171.31/995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.09

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