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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.31, 1,373.55 and 553.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.31, 1,373.55 and 553.25 is: 763.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.31 : 1,373.55 = 553.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.31/1,373.55 = 553.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.31x = 1,373.55 × 553.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.31x = 759,917.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,917.90/995.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.50

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