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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.04, 1,373.16 and 552.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.04, 1,373.16 and 552.98 is: 763.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.04 : 1,373.16 = 552.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.04/1,373.16 = 552.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.04x = 1,373.16 × 552.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.04x = 759,333.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,333.45/995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.12

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