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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.09, 1,373.27 and 553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.09, 1,373.27 and 553.04 is: 763.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.09 : 1,373.27 = 553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.09/1,373.27 = 553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.09x = 1,373.27 × 553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.09x = 759,466.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,466.37/995.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.21

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