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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995, 1,373.19 and 552.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995, 1,373.19 and 552.99 is: 763.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995 : 1,373.19 = 552.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995/1,373.19 = 552.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995x = 1,373.19 × 552.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995x = 759,360.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,360.34/995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.18

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