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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.51, 1,373.71 and 553.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.51, 1,373.71 and 553.30 is: 763.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.51 : 1,373.71 = 553.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.51/1,373.71 = 553.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.51x = 1,373.71 × 553.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.51x = 760,073.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,073.74/995.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.50

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