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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.65, 1,374 and 553.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.65, 1,374 and 553.55 is: 763.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.65 : 1,374 = 553.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.65/1,374 = 553.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.65x = 1,374 × 553.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.65x = 760,581.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,581.14/995.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.91

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