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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.12, 1,320.48 and 542.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.12, 1,320.48 and 542.88 is: 748.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.12 : 1,320.48 = 542.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.12/1,320.48 = 542.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.12x = 1,320.48 × 542.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.12x = 716,862.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,862.18/957.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.98

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