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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.60, 1,374.24 and 622.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.60, 1,374.24 and 622.36 is: 859.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.60 : 1,374.24 = 622.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.60/1,374.24 = 622.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.60x = 1,374.24 × 622.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.60x = 855,272.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,272.01/995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.05

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