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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.46, 1,373.81 and 553.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.46, 1,373.81 and 553.45 is: 763.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.46 : 1,373.81 = 553.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.46/1,373.81 = 553.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.46x = 1,373.81 × 553.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.46x = 760,335.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,335.14/995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.80

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