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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.72, 1,374.11 and 547.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.72, 1,374.11 and 547.61 is: 755.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.72 : 1,374.11 = 547.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.72/1,374.11 = 547.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.72x = 1,374.11 × 547.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.72x = 752,466.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,466.77/995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.70

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