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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.90, 1,373.46 and 622.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.90, 1,373.46 and 622.48 is: 858.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.90 : 1,373.46 = 622.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.90/1,373.46 = 622.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.90x = 1,373.46 × 622.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.90x = 854,951.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,951.38/995.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.47

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