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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.26, 1,320.98 and 537.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.26, 1,320.98 and 537.68 is: 741.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.26 : 1,320.98 = 537.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.26/1,320.98 = 537.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.26x = 1,320.98 × 537.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.26x = 710,264.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,264.53/957.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.98

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