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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.30, 1,321.13 and 537.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.30, 1,321.13 and 537.75 is: 742.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.30 : 1,321.13 = 537.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.30/1,321.13 = 537.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.30x = 1,321.13 × 537.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.30x = 710,437.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,437.66/957.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.13

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