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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.34, 1,373.66 and 553.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.34, 1,373.66 and 553.38 is: 763.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.34 : 1,373.66 = 553.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.34/1,373.66 = 553.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.34x = 1,373.66 × 553.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.34x = 760,155.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,155.97/995.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.71

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