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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.69, 1,373.92 and 553.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.69, 1,373.92 and 553.53 is: 763.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.69 : 1,373.92 = 553.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.69/1,373.92 = 553.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.69x = 1,373.92 × 553.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.69x = 760,505.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,505.94/995.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.80

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