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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.60, 1,373.01 and 622.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.60, 1,373.01 and 622.46 is: 858.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.60 : 1,373.01 = 622.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.60/1,373.01 = 622.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.60x = 1,373.01 × 622.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.60x = 854,643.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,643.80/995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.42

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