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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.08, 1,320.83 and 537.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.08, 1,320.83 and 537.47 is: 741.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.08 : 1,320.83 = 537.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.08/1,320.83 = 537.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.08x = 1,320.83 × 537.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.08x = 709,897.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,897.21/957.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.73

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