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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.10, 1,373.26 and 553.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.10, 1,373.26 and 553.02 is: 763.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.10 : 1,373.26 = 553.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.10/1,373.26 = 553.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.10x = 1,373.26 × 553.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.10x = 759,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,440.25/995.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.18

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