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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.48, 1,373.42 and 622.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.48, 1,373.42 and 622.93 is: 859.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.48 : 1,373.42 = 622.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.48/1,373.42 = 622.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.48x = 1,373.42 × 622.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.48x = 855,544.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,544.52/995.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.43

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