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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.08, 1,373.14 and 552.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.08, 1,373.14 and 552.96 is: 763.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.08 : 1,373.14 = 552.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.08/1,373.14 = 552.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.08x = 1,373.14 × 552.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.08x = 759,291.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,291.49/995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.05

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