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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.74, 1,374.09 and 553.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.74, 1,374.09 and 553.64 is: 764.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.74 : 1,374.09 = 553.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.74/1,374.09 = 553.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.74x = 1,374.09 × 553.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.74x = 760,751.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,751.19/995.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.01

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