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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.03, 1,320.71 and 543.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.03, 1,320.71 and 543.03 is: 749.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.03 : 1,320.71 = 543.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.03/1,320.71 = 543.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.03x = 1,320.71 × 543.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.03x = 717,182.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,182.44/957.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.38

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