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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.24, 1,320.81 and 537.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.24, 1,320.81 and 537.59 is: 741.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.24 : 1,320.81 = 537.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.24/1,320.81 = 537.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.24x = 1,320.81 × 537.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.24x = 710,047.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,047.64/957.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.77

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