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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.04, 1,320.80 and 537.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.04, 1,320.80 and 537.42 is: 741.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.04 : 1,320.80 = 537.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.04/1,320.80 = 537.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.04x = 1,320.80 × 537.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.04x = 709,821.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,821.65/957.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.68

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