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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.29, 1,321.14 and 537.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.29, 1,321.14 and 537.67 is: 742.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.29 : 1,321.14 = 537.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.29/1,321.14 = 537.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.29x = 1,321.14 × 537.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.29x = 710,337.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,337.34/957.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.03

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