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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.43, 1,321.27 and 537.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.43, 1,321.27 and 537.80 is: 742.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.43 : 1,321.27 = 537.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.43/1,321.27 = 537.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.43x = 1,321.27 × 537.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.43x = 710,580.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,580.96/957.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.18

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