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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.51, 1,321.39 and 537.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.51, 1,321.39 and 537.85 is: 742.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.51 : 1,321.39 = 537.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.51/1,321.39 = 537.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.51x = 1,321.39 × 537.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.51x = 710,709.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,709.61/957.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.25

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