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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.66, 1,374 and 553.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.66, 1,374 and 553.58 is: 763.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.66 : 1,374 = 553.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.66/1,374 = 553.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.66x = 1,374 × 553.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.66x = 760,618.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,618.92/995.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.93

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