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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.04, 1,373.10 and 552.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.04, 1,373.10 and 552.93 is: 763.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.04 : 1,373.10 = 552.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.04/1,373.10 = 552.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.04x = 1,373.10 × 552.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.04x = 759,229.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,229.39/995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.01

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