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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.26, 1,373.50 and 553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.26, 1,373.50 and 553.20 is: 763.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.26 : 1,373.50 = 553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.26/1,373.50 = 553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.26x = 1,373.50 × 553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.26x = 759,817.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,817.43/995.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.44

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