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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.47, 1,373.62 and 553.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.47, 1,373.62 and 553.26 is: 763.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.47 : 1,373.62 = 553.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.47/1,373.62 = 553.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.47x = 1,373.62 × 553.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.47x = 759,969.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,969.00/995.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.43

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