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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.68, 1,373.12 and 622.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.68, 1,373.12 and 622.16 is: 858.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.68 : 1,373.12 = 622.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.68/1,373.12 = 622.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.68x = 1,373.12 × 622.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.68x = 854,300.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,300.34/995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.01

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