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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.15, 1,373.32 and 553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.15, 1,373.32 and 553.04 is: 763.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.15 : 1,373.32 = 553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.15/1,373.32 = 553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.15x = 1,373.32 × 553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.15x = 759,500.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,500.89/995.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.20

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