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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.41, 1,373.70 and 553.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.41, 1,373.70 and 553.39 is: 763.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.41 : 1,373.70 = 553.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.41/1,373.70 = 553.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.41x = 1,373.70 × 553.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.41x = 760,191.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,191.84/995.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.70

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