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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.13, 1,320.90 and 537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.13, 1,320.90 and 537.52 is: 741.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.13 : 1,320.90 = 537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.13/1,320.90 = 537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.13x = 1,320.90 × 537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.13x = 710,010.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,010.17/957.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.81

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