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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.91, 1,374.30 and 622.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.91, 1,374.30 and 622.88 is: 859.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.91 : 1,374.30 = 622.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.91/1,374.30 = 622.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.91x = 1,374.30 × 622.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.91x = 856,014.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,014.78/995.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.53

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