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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.19, 1,373.36 and 553.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.19, 1,373.36 and 553.06 is: 763.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.19 : 1,373.36 = 553.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.19/1,373.36 = 553.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.19x = 1,373.36 × 553.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.19x = 759,549.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,549.43/995.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.22

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