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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.27, 1,374.47 and 623.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.27, 1,374.47 and 623.09 is: 859.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.27 : 1,374.47 = 623.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.27/1,374.47 = 623.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.27x = 1,374.47 × 623.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.27x = 856,421.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,421.17/996.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.63

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