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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.47, 1,321.20 and 537.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.47, 1,321.20 and 537.83 is: 742.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.47 : 1,321.20 = 537.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.47/1,321.20 = 537.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.47x = 1,321.20 × 537.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.47x = 710,581.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,581.00/957.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.14

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