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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.08, 1,374.63 and 622.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.08, 1,374.63 and 622.94 is: 859.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.08 : 1,374.63 = 622.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.08/1,374.63 = 622.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.08x = 1,374.63 × 622.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.08x = 856,313.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,313.11/996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.68

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