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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.35, 1,321.06 and 537.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.35, 1,321.06 and 537.65 is: 741.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.35 : 1,321.06 = 537.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.35/1,321.06 = 537.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.35x = 1,321.06 × 537.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.35x = 710,267.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,267.91/957.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.91

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