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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.07, 1,373.21 and 552.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.07, 1,373.21 and 552.99 is: 763.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.07 : 1,373.21 = 552.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.07/1,373.21 = 552.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.07x = 1,373.21 × 552.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.07x = 759,371.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,371.40/995.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.13

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