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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.51, 1,373.90 and 622.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.51, 1,373.90 and 622.51 is: 859.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.51 : 1,373.90 = 622.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.51/1,373.90 = 622.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.51x = 1,373.90 × 622.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.51x = 855,259.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,259.94/995.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.12

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