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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.01, 1,373.15 and 552.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.01, 1,373.15 and 552.95 is: 763.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.01 : 1,373.15 = 552.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.01/1,373.15 = 552.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.01x = 1,373.15 × 552.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.01x = 759,283.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,283.29/995.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.09

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