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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.27, 1,321.04 and 537.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.27, 1,321.04 and 537.64 is: 741.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.27 : 1,321.04 = 537.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.27/1,321.04 = 537.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.27x = 1,321.04 × 537.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.27x = 710,238.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,238.96/957.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.94

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