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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.79, 1,374.48 and 622.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.79, 1,374.48 and 622.55 is: 859.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.79 : 1,374.48 = 622.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.79/1,374.48 = 622.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.79x = 1,374.48 × 622.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.79x = 855,675.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,675.65/995.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.30

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