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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.57, 1,373.91 and 553.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.57, 1,373.91 and 553.47 is: 763.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.57 : 1,373.91 = 553.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.57/1,373.91 = 553.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.57x = 1,373.91 × 553.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.57x = 760,417.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,417.97/995.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.81

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