Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.50, 1,321.35 and 543.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 957.50, 1,321.35 and 543.50 is: 750.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957.50 : 1,321.35 = 543.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957.50/1,321.35 = 543.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957.50x = 1,321.35 × 543.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957.50x = 718,153.73 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 718,153.73/957.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750.03
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