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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.55, 1,373.86 and 553.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.55, 1,373.86 and 553.49 is: 763.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.55 : 1,373.86 = 553.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.55/1,373.86 = 553.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.55x = 1,373.86 × 553.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.55x = 760,417.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,417.77/995.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.82

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