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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.08, 1,373.21 and 552.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.08, 1,373.21 and 552.97 is: 763.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.08 : 1,373.21 = 552.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.08/1,373.21 = 552.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.08x = 1,373.21 × 552.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.08x = 759,334.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,334.30/995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.09

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