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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.11, 1,320.70 and 537.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.11, 1,320.70 and 537.37 is: 741.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.11 : 1,320.70 = 537.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.11/1,320.70 = 537.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.11x = 1,320.70 × 537.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.11x = 709,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,704.56/957.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.51

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