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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.40, 1,320.96 and 537.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.40, 1,320.96 and 537.76 is: 741.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.40 : 1,320.96 = 537.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.40/1,320.96 = 537.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.40x = 1,320.96 × 537.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.40x = 710,356.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,356.15/957.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.97

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