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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957, 1,320.82 and 542.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957, 1,320.82 and 542.92 is: 749.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957 : 1,320.82 = 542.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957/1,320.82 = 542.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957x = 1,320.82 × 542.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957x = 717,099.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,099.59/957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.32

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