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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.98, 1,374.43 and 553.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.98, 1,374.43 and 553.88 is: 764.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.98 : 1,374.43 = 553.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.98/1,374.43 = 553.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.98x = 1,374.43 × 553.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.98x = 761,269.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,269.29/995.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.34

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