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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.68, 1,374.01 and 553.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.68, 1,374.01 and 553.51 is: 763.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.68 : 1,374.01 = 553.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.68/1,374.01 = 553.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.68x = 1,374.01 × 553.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.68x = 760,528.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,528.28/995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.83

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