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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.48, 1,373.74 and 553.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.48, 1,373.74 and 553.36 is: 763.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.48 : 1,373.74 = 553.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.48/1,373.74 = 553.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.48x = 1,373.74 × 553.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.48x = 760,172.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,172.77/995.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.62

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