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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.50, 1,373.61 and 622.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.50, 1,373.61 and 622.36 is: 858.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.50 : 1,373.61 = 622.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.50/1,373.61 = 622.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.50x = 1,373.61 × 622.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.50x = 854,879.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,879.92/995.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.74

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