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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.59, 1,374.57 and 623.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.59, 1,374.57 and 623.09 is: 860.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.59 : 1,374.57 = 623.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.59/1,374.57 = 623.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.59x = 1,374.57 × 623.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.59x = 856,480.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,480.82/995.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.27

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