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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.10, 1,320.76 and 537.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.10, 1,320.76 and 537.45 is: 741.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.10 : 1,320.76 = 537.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.10/1,320.76 = 537.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.10x = 1,320.76 × 537.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.10x = 709,838.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,838.49/957.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.65

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