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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.75, 1,374.14 and 553.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.75, 1,374.14 and 553.66 is: 764.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.75 : 1,374.14 = 553.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.75/1,374.14 = 553.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.75x = 1,374.14 × 553.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.75x = 760,806.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,806.35/995.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.05

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