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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.39, 1,373.67 and 553.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.39, 1,373.67 and 553.31 is: 763.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.39 : 1,373.67 = 553.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.39/1,373.67 = 553.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.39x = 1,373.67 × 553.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.39x = 760,058.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,058.48/995.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.58

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