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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.01, 1,320.66 and 537.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.01, 1,320.66 and 537.40 is: 741.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.01 : 1,320.66 = 537.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.01/1,320.66 = 537.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.01x = 1,320.66 × 537.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.01x = 709,722.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,722.68/957.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.60

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