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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.42, 1,320.92 and 537.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.42, 1,320.92 and 537.70 is: 741.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.42 : 1,320.92 = 537.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.42/1,320.92 = 537.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.42x = 1,320.92 × 537.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.42x = 710,258.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,258.68/957.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.85

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