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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.25, 1,320.98 and 537.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.25, 1,320.98 and 537.54 is: 741.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.25 : 1,320.98 = 537.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.25/1,320.98 = 537.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.25x = 1,320.98 × 537.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.25x = 710,071.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,071.95/957.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.78

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