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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.04, 1,320.60 and 542.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.04, 1,320.60 and 542.96 is: 749.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.04 : 1,320.60 = 542.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.04/1,320.60 = 542.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.04x = 1,320.60 × 542.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.04x = 717,032.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,032.98/957.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.22

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