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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.50, 1,373.79 and 553.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.50, 1,373.79 and 553.47 is: 763.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.50 : 1,373.79 = 553.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.50/1,373.79 = 553.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.50x = 1,373.79 × 553.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.50x = 760,351.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,351.55/995.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.79

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