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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.12, 1,320.75 and 537.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.12, 1,320.75 and 537.43 is: 741.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.12 : 1,320.75 = 537.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.12/1,320.75 = 537.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.12x = 1,320.75 × 537.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.12x = 709,810.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,810.67/957.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.61

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