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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.04, 1,320.74 and 537.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.04, 1,320.74 and 537.38 is: 741.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.04 : 1,320.74 = 537.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.04/1,320.74 = 537.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.04x = 1,320.74 × 537.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.04x = 709,739.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,739.26/957.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.60

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