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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.17, 1,373.34 and 553.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.17, 1,373.34 and 553.07 is: 763.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.17 : 1,373.34 = 553.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.17/1,373.34 = 553.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.17x = 1,373.34 × 553.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.17x = 759,550.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,550.39/995.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.24

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