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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.40, 1,373.69 and 553.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.40, 1,373.69 and 553.35 is: 763.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.40 : 1,373.69 = 553.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.40/1,373.69 = 553.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.40x = 1,373.69 × 553.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.40x = 760,128.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,128.59/995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.64

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