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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.78, 1,374.18 and 553.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.78, 1,374.18 and 553.79 is: 764.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.78 : 1,374.18 = 553.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.78/1,374.18 = 553.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.78x = 1,374.18 × 553.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.78x = 761,007.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,007.14/995.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.23

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