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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.01, 1,373.12 and 552.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.01, 1,373.12 and 552.92 is: 763.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.01 : 1,373.12 = 552.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.01/1,373.12 = 552.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.01x = 1,373.12 × 552.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.01x = 759,215.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,215.88/995.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.02

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