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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.28, 1,373.48 and 553.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.28, 1,373.48 and 553.18 is: 763.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.28 : 1,373.48 = 553.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.28/1,373.48 = 553.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.28x = 1,373.48 × 553.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.28x = 759,781.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,781.67/995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.38

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