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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.38, 1,373.54 and 553.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.38, 1,373.54 and 553.26 is: 763.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.38 : 1,373.54 = 553.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.38/1,373.54 = 553.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.38x = 1,373.54 × 553.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.38x = 759,924.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,924.74/995.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.45

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