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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.39, 1,321.08 and 537.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.39, 1,321.08 and 537.77 is: 742.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.39 : 1,321.08 = 537.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.39/1,321.08 = 537.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.39x = 1,321.08 × 537.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.39x = 710,430.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,430.59/957.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.05

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