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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.64, 1,373.89 and 553.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.64, 1,373.89 and 553.53 is: 763.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.64 : 1,373.89 = 553.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.64/1,373.89 = 553.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.64x = 1,373.89 × 553.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.64x = 760,489.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,489.33/995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.82

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