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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.80, 1,374.21 and 553.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.80, 1,374.21 and 553.71 is: 764.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.80 : 1,374.21 = 553.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.80/1,374.21 = 553.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.80x = 1,374.21 × 553.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.80x = 760,913.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,913.82/995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.12

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