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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.46, 1,372.66 and 622.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.46, 1,372.66 and 622.30 is: 858.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.46 : 1,372.66 = 622.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.46/1,372.66 = 622.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.46x = 1,372.66 × 622.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.46x = 854,206.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,206.32/995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.10

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