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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.36, 1,373.58 and 553.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.36, 1,373.58 and 553.25 is: 763.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.36 : 1,373.58 = 553.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.36/1,373.58 = 553.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.36x = 1,373.58 × 553.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.36x = 759,936.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,936.57/995.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.48

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