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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.12, 1,373.09 and 553.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.12, 1,373.09 and 553.01 is: 763.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.12 : 1,373.09 = 553.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.12/1,373.09 = 553.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.12x = 1,373.09 × 553.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.12x = 759,327.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,327.02/995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.05

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