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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.78, 1,374.15 and 553.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.78, 1,374.15 and 553.70 is: 764.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.78 : 1,374.15 = 553.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.78/1,374.15 = 553.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.78x = 1,374.15 × 553.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.78x = 760,859.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,859.98/995.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.09

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