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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.53, 1,374.33 and 622.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.53, 1,374.33 and 622.72 is: 859.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.53 : 1,374.33 = 622.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.53/1,374.33 = 622.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.53x = 1,374.33 × 622.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.53x = 855,822.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,822.78/995.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.67

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