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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.40, 1,373.64 and 553.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.40, 1,373.64 and 553.29 is: 763.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.40 : 1,373.64 = 553.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.40/1,373.64 = 553.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.40x = 1,373.64 × 553.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.40x = 760,021.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,021.28/995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.53

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