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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.63, 1,374.43 and 622.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.63, 1,374.43 and 622.83 is: 859.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.63 : 1,374.43 = 622.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.63/1,374.43 = 622.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.63x = 1,374.43 × 622.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.63x = 856,036.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,036.24/995.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.79

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