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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.61, 1,374.06 and 553.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.61, 1,374.06 and 553.56 is: 763.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.61 : 1,374.06 = 553.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.61/1,374.06 = 553.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.61x = 1,374.06 × 553.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.61x = 760,624.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,624.65/995.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.98

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