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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.16, 1,373.33 and 547.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.16, 1,373.33 and 547.04 is: 754.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.16 : 1,373.33 = 547.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.16/1,373.33 = 547.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.16x = 1,373.33 × 547.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.16x = 751,266.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,266.44/995.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.92

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