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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957, 1,320.60 and 537.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957, 1,320.60 and 537.44 is: 741.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957 : 1,320.60 = 537.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957/1,320.60 = 537.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957x = 1,320.60 × 537.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957x = 709,743.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,743.26/957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.63

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