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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.26, 1,320.92 and 537.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.26, 1,320.92 and 537.58 is: 741.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.26 : 1,320.92 = 537.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.26/1,320.92 = 537.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.26x = 1,320.92 × 537.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.26x = 710,100.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,100.17/957.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.80

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