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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.07, 1,374.32 and 622.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.07, 1,374.32 and 622.92 is: 859.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.07 : 1,374.32 = 622.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.07/1,374.32 = 622.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.07x = 1,374.32 × 622.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.07x = 856,083.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,083.03/996.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.46

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