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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.35, 1,374.04 and 623.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.35, 1,374.04 and 623.21 is: 859.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.35 : 1,374.04 = 623.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.35/1,374.04 = 623.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.35x = 1,374.04 × 623.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.35x = 856,315.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,315.47/996.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.45

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