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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.31, 1,373.49 and 553.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.31, 1,373.49 and 553.19 is: 763.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.31 : 1,373.49 = 553.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.31/1,373.49 = 553.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.31x = 1,373.49 × 553.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.31x = 759,794.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,794.07/995.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.37

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